ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Sessional Chinese Tutor to support students in preparing for A Level Chinese examinations. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality tuition, helping learners develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while building confidence and exam readiness.
This is a flexible, sessional role ideal for an experienced language tutor, teacher, or postgraduate with strong subject expertise.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging and effective small-group or one-to-one tutoring sessions tailored to A Level Chinese specifications
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Support students in all core language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing
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Prepare students for exam components, including translation, essay writing, and oral examinations
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Provide targeted support based on individual student needs and attainment levels
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Develop and/or adapt teaching materials aligned with exam board requirements (e.g. AQA, Edexcel)
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Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support improvement
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Encourage independent learning and effective revision strategies
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Maintain accurate records of attendance and learner progress
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Liaise, where appropriate, with programme coordinators or teaching staff
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
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Degree in Chinese, Modern Languages, or a closely related field
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Near-native or fluent proficiency in Chinese
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Experience teaching or tutoring Chinese, ideally at secondary or post-16 level
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Strong understanding of A Level Chinese curriculum and assessment methods
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to motivate and support learners with diverse needs
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Strong organisational and planning skills
Desirable Criteria
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification
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Experience preparing students specifically for A Level examinations
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Familiarity with UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel)
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Experience working in higher education, further education, or outreach programmes
Hours and Contract
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Sessional / hourly paid role
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
