Mandarin Chinese Tutor

About the role  

Are you a dynamic and innovative Mandarin Chinese Tutor with a passion for teaching adult learners? Then why not join the thriving Languages department at our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rated College, helping to bring together people across London and beyond, and to enrich lives through learning.

 
The department offers courses in over 30 modern and ancient world languages, including Mandarin Chinese, catering to all levels, from beginners to advanced, with both online and classroom formats, ranging from daytime, evening and weekend. This role will play a key part in enabling learners to develop their Mandarin Chinese language skills and communicate effectively in real life situations.  

We are currently seeking a Mandarin Chinese Tutor for: 
Mandarin Chinese Beginners: Modules 1 & 2 (online) 
10-week course delivered on Saturdays, 10:30 to 12:30, commencing January 2027, with the possibility to teach Modules 2 & 3 from April 2027, subject to enrolments 

Mandarin Chinese Beginners: Module 1 (face-to-face) 
10-week course delivered on Tuesdays, 19:35 to 21:05, commencing January 2027, with the possibility to teach Module 2 from April 2027, subject to enrolments

 
If you are unavailable for the above courses but would like to be considered for the Talent Bank for other teaching opportunities that may arise in the Mandarin Chinese programme area, don’t miss out and also apply!  

About the applicant 
City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support 
individuals and communities.  

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. 

If you would like to be considered for the course(s) on offer, please specify this as part of your application. 

The ideal candidate will have:  
• Advanced level of verbal and written Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to 
converse at native speaker level.  
• Experience of teaching Mandarin Chinese, ideally to groups of adults.  
• Up to date knowledge, enthusiasm and interest for the subject. 

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!

 
Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.  We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community.  

We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities. 

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.