Company: Greensprings School
Job Title: Mandarin Teacher
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Field: Education / Teaching
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mandarin, Chinese Language, Education, Linguistics, or a related field
Experience: Previous experience teaching Mandarin, preferably in an international or multicultural school environment
Application Closing Date: 14th October, 2026
Greensprings School began in January 1985 as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2–5 years. Starting with just three pupils at its first campus on the Lagos mainland, the school has grown into a large educational institution with campuses in Lekki and Ikoyi and a combined student population of more than 2,500 pupils.
The school has been self-supporting since its inception and is guided by a Board of Governors responsible for its overall strategic direction. Greensprings School continues to build on its history while focusing on meeting the educational needs of children growing up in an increasingly globalised world.
Summary
The Part-Time Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Mandarin language lessons that develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The successful candidate will create an interactive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop confidence and interest in the Mandarin language and Chinese culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Mandarin lessons appropriate to students’ age, ability, and learning needs.
- Develop students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and activities to make lessons interactive and effective.
- Introduce students to aspects of Chinese culture, traditions, and customs where appropriate.
- Assess students’ learning and provide constructive feedback on their progress.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, assignments, and assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, progress, and performance.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Encourage active participation and foster a positive attitude towards language learning.
- Maintain a well-managed, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborate with other teachers and relevant members of the academic team to support students’ overall development.
- Participate in relevant school activities, meetings, and professional development sessions as required.
- Stay informed about current language-teaching methodologies and resources.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of School or Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mandarin, Chinese Language, Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
- A recognised teaching qualification will be an advantage.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Mandarin and English.
- Previous experience teaching Mandarin, preferably in an international or multicultural school environment.
- Experience working with children and/or young learners.
- Knowledge of appropriate Mandarin language curricula and teaching methodologies.
- Experience in preparing and delivering engaging language lessons.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date
14th October, 2026.