King's College School Wimbledon
Modern Language Assistant (Chinese)
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Role Overview
The main role of the language assistant is to provide additional support for the sixth form in preparing for the speaking examinations, which account for 25% of the final IB mark.
All sixth form linguists are timetabled to attend a weekly conversation class with the relevant language assistant. These classes are designed to practise key exam skills as well as to focus on a variety of relevant topics. Assistants are encouraged to develop a less formal, yet purposeful and professional rapport with students, and to focus on issues of mutual interest for discussion.
In addition, the department places a high value on the cultural knowledge and understanding that assistants bring to conversation lessons.
Assistants are guided by the class teachers with regard to the syllabus and lesson content. The size of the assistants’ classes is significantly smaller than the main teaching sets, giving assistants greater scope to provide individual support and to build students’ fluency and confidence.
Assistants provide informal written reports on each of their students on a regular basis.
The modern language assistant (Chinese) also supports classroom teachers in promoting and consolidating spoken Chinese with pupils from Years 9 to 11 and contribute to a modern languages taster carousel for Years 7 and 8. In addition, they support the Head of Chinese in the organisation and celebration of Chinese cultural events.
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Candidate Profile
The post will suit someone who:
- Is a native speaker of Chinese
- Has a university degree and/or teaching qualification such as TEFL, PGCE or equivalent or has recently lived in a Chinese-speaking country
- Has a genuine interest in Chinese as a language and a keenness to promote not only the education of the language but also the cultural aspects of the Chinese-speaking world
- Is eager to inspire, support and motivate all pupils to flourish and reach their academic potential
- Has an ability to communicate effectively with young people, with excellent communication skills, both orally and written
- Has an ability to work well as part of a team but also to be confident in working on their own initiative
- Is reliable and has effective planning and organisational skills
- Possesses strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
- Has excellent communication skills and works well with others
- Is personally committed to ongoing professional development
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Advantageous:
- Prior experience of working in a secondary school environment
Application Process
To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.
Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 9am
Interview date: Monday 14th September 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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