Job Description

Job Advert


Location: Covent Garden, London


Start Date: 16th November 2025


Hours: Sunday mornings, with possible additional evening classes





About Us


At International House London (IH London), we are passionate about languages and teaching. With over sixty years of experience, we are one of the UK's most established language schools and a founding member of the International House World Organisation. Every year, we welcome over 8,000 students from 150 countries, creating a vibrant, multicultural learning environment.



But it's not just our students who value us our teachers do too:


"I love the cultural and language diversity at IH London."


"Communication in the foreign languages department is brilliant. The team is approachable, organised, and supportive."


"The department is very well-run. The administrative staff are responsive, efficient, and friendly. A great place to work."



The Role


We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Mandarin teachers to join our Foreign Languages team. This role focuses on teaching face-to-face adult group classes on Sunday mornings, with the potential for additional evening courses.


As part of IH London, you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, international community of teachers, with access to resources, professional development, and a lively student community.



Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Mandarin lessons to adult learners. Design creative and effective learning materials. Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback. Create an inclusive and motivating classroom environment. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high teaching standards. Complete attendance records and progress reports as needed.


Essential Skills & Requirements

Right to work in the UK (must be UK-based). Proficiency in Mandarin (native or near-native level). Fluent English. Initial teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE). Minimum 2 years' experience teaching adults in a formal setting.


Desirable Skills & Qualifications

CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or DELTA qualification. Degree in Mandarin Language & Literature, or in Modern Languages. Experience teaching both group and individual lessons. Flexibility to teach additional evening courses.


What We Offer

Competitive pay: 38.07 per hour + holiday pay. Professional development: Access to IH teacher training and development programmes. Great perks: Free language courses, Perks at Work, access to the IH London Teacher Portal. A friendly, supportive team and excellent working conditions in central London.

Apply Now


If you're passionate about teaching Arabic and want to join an international team in a welcoming, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.


Send your CV and cover letter to: languages@ihlondon.com


Subject: Mandarin Teaching Position



Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage all offers are subject to a right to work in the UK eligibility check, us receiving two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IHLondon.


We encourage fairness and equality in our Recruitment and selection process. Our shortlisting and interviewing will be carried out by more than one person: Internal members of the interview panels are informed about the company's recruitment and selection of staff policy. Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and not of a discriminatory nature.





International House London's Values:


Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Passionate, Professional