Quarry Bay School is looking for a Mainscale Class Teacher. The position will be a full-time two years contract starting August 2027, renewable by mutual consent.
The main role of the classroom teacher is to maximise student learning and development through the planning, preparation and teaching of programmes which meet students’ individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.
Main Accountabilities
Teaching and Assessment:
Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression.
Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management.
Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
Maintain a well organised and stimulating learning environment
Use technology to effectively enhance learning
Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students.
Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes.
Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers.
Wider professional roles:
Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities.
Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning.
Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school.
Ensuring administration of classroom procedures are completed efficiently
Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning.
Additional responsibilities may include:
Assisting with or managing an aspect of daily school management.
Assisting year level leaders, curriculum leaders, principal and vice principal with the performance of specific functions.
Assisting with or managing a specialist function such as sport, careers, student welfare, excursions or camps co-ordination.
Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Education, or
Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation
Teaching in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers! ESF Teachers enjoy an extremely lucrative salary package and a very high standard of living overall, in an exciting and vibrant world city. The teaching profession is highly respected, student motivation and outcomes are excellent, and all teachers receive considerable support from ESF with settling into Hong Kong, as well as with their professional development. Please feel free to contact us in advance about life in Hong Kong if you feel a conversation on this topic would be helpful.
All applicants must apply online. Please go to the ESF website to apply for the position and for details.
For enquiries, please contact Doris Wong @ 25664242 or Email: doris.wong@qbs.edu.hk
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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