Mandarin Teacher

Toongabbie Christian College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College in the western suburbs of Sydney. The College is a ministry of Toongabbie Baptist Church. Our purpose is to function as a Christian community in supporting families by providing quality education to develop the whole person in a Christ-centred, caring environment for life and eternity. Toongabbie Christian College seeks to appoint a Mandarin Teacher who will:

• Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose statements
• Commit to a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning from a Biblical Worldview
• Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct

The Role

• This is a permanent full time or part time role (3 days minimum if part time)
• Monday – Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm or days to be confirmed if part time
• Employment commences Thursday 23 January 2025
• Employment is in accordance with the current NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff MEA
• Role description available at www.tcc.nsw.edu.au

Specific Criteria

• Years 8 to 10 Mandarin (required)
• Year 11 and 12 Mandarin (strongly recommended)

Application documentation must include:

• Completed and signed Toongabbie Christian College Teaching Staff Employment Application Form, available at www.tcc.nsw.edu.au
• Full CV to demonstrate suitability for the position, including qualifications, relevant experience, current position responsibilities and employment history
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Current Working With Children Check or an ability to obtain such a check
• Evidence of a First Aid credential or a commitment to obtain such a credential by the commencement date

Application Process

• Only applicants eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position
• Submit application via email only – employment@tcc.nsw.edu.au
• Indicate in subject line the following: Application: Mandarin Teacher
• All documentation submitted as a single PDF document
• Specific enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to Mrs Alison van’t Spyker, Head of Faculty Languages: 02 88632952 or avantspyker@tcc.nsw.edu.au

Selection process

• Commencement date – 23 January 2025
• There is no closing date but applications will close when a suitable candidate is found
• Interviews may commence upon receipt of suitable applicants

The College as a Safe School Organisation actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children. We are committed to protecting children from abuse or harm, in accordance with our legal and ethical obligations including Child Safe Standards. All applicants need to have a current Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain a WWCC by the time employment commences.