Teacher of Individual Needs and Learning Support

ABOUT US

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.
ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.

ABOUT THE TEAM

South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students’ personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.
The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

South Island School seeks to appoint a Teacher of Individual Needs and Learning Support, to support students of all profiles, in support of learning diversity and inclusion at South Island School.

The successful applicant will be a qualified and highly skilled teacher, with a background in supporting students with identified individual needs. You will have a very strong ability to build positive relationships with students of all profiles, and you will be skilled in motivating, inspiring and engaging with students in creative and innovative ways, ensuring inclusive and differentiated teaching both within and outside the classroom. Like all staff, you will also be a tutor within our Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC), and will be expected to contribute effectively to our Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes.

South Island School supports students of all learning profiles: the Individual Needs faculty also oversees a Learning Support class for up to 24 students with moderate to complex learning needs.

The position is for one year commencing in August 2024 and ending in June 2025.

The Role

Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties for all teachers include:

• Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes, in line with our Schemes of Learning
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy
• Using a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning
• Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating learning environment
• Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes, and providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, using agreed South Island School reporting systems
• Working closely with your allocated faculties on future developments
• Engaging actively with the Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes

For more information about South Island School, please click HERE.

Further Information

Further information can be found in the following locations:

South Island School website:

English Schools Foundation website:

Please email the Principal’s PA, Ms Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: [email redacted, apply via Company website]

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

Closing Date: By 8am Hong Kong Time on Friday 3rd May 2024. 

NB: We will be interviewing strong applicants prior to the closing date and reserve the right to make an early appointment ahead of the deadline. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised on this occasion.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

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