Mandarin Teacher Starting Term 3, 2026, Full Time (12 month, Maternity Leave Contract) The College is currently seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Mandarin Teacher to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose. About Norwest : Location: Riverstone NSW Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment. For more information, please visit our website Your Role: Deliver engaging Mandarin language lessons that build students’ skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Integrate Chinese culture meaningfully into lessons through stories, festivals, traditions, and real-world contexts. Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for diverse needs Mentor and guide students to help them better understand their purpose About you: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship , as well as the following skills and experience: Ability to deliver engaging Mandarin language lessons that build students’ proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. be a highly committed professional and have a desire make a difference in the lives of students be an excellent classroom practitioner, communicator and have solid classroom management skills. be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences for junior students be committed to their own professional learning and growth be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing their faith have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents be willing to actively contribute to the co-curricular life of the College Please note that EAL/D (ESL) teaching qualifications would be an advantage. We offer: Access to ongoing professional development training. Be part of a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff. Applications close on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made before the application closes. Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students. Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice. Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training Guidelines for Application: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW. Applications close on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made before the application closes.
