About the School - Brighton College (Singapore):
Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.
The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mandarin Teacher (Prep School) to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.
It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
Abou t the Role:
Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an inspirational and nurturing Teacher of Mandarin to play a leading role in delivering an outstanding Mandarin curriculum across the Prep School from August 2026. This role represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen and elevate the College's Mandarin provision for young learners as the school continues its journey toward becoming one of the region's premier all‑through schools, offering education from Pre‑Nursery to Year 13.
What you will be doing:
- Inspire pupils in the learning of Mandarin from Pre-prep to Key Stage 3.
- Instil in pupils an understanding of important Chinese cultural features and traditions.
- Ensure medium-term and short-term planning are undertaken in accordance with school policy.
- Ensure that the range of abilities among children is catered for by planned differentiated activities.
- Ensure monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting are undertaken in accordance with school policies.
- Mark work appropriately and as immediately as possible in accordance with the marking policy, giving individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible.
- Promote the use of ICT within the teaching of Mandarin.
- Work closely with parallel teacher(s) regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
- Ensure that the parent portal is kept up-to-date and provides useful links for parents.
- Work closely with the Teaching Assistants in the Pre-prep to support the delivery of Mandarin
- Partner with Mandarin department colleagues to design and improve the curriculum.
- Cover other teachers classes or duties when required.
- Meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication with parents.
- Attend parents evenings and school functions as required.
- Celebrate pupils work through displays around the school, as well as through pupil performances at events such as Lunar New Year.
- Support/give whole-school assemblies on an occasional basis, for example, at Lunar New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival.
- Be prepared to attend INSETS (sometimes in evenings) and undertake continuous professional development.
- Contribute to the highest standards of safeguarding and to the school's pastoral system, acting as a tutor for a Senior School year group.
- Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.
- Undertake any other reasonable management requests in support of the school's mission, vision and values.
Who we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Mandarin with PGCE or equivalent.
- The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have at least two years teaching Mandarin as First language, Mandarin as a second language and Mandarin as a foreign language with international schools.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to teach spoken and written Chinese to children of all nationalities, ranging from beginners to native speakers.
- International school experience (preferred).
- Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.
- An international outlook and understanding of working in diverse environments.
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- Professional Development
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 6 April 2026.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Mandarin Teacher (Prep School).pdf
