Secondary English Teacher - Hong Kong - August 2016

This international school in Hong Kong has been providing all-round early childhood, primary, and secondary programs to young people in China for over 80 years. The school focuses on preparing students to be responsible citizens with a sense of personal and social responsibility in the emerging globalized world and, based on the moral and spiritual values of Christianity, to develop students’ abilities by using the best elements of Eastern and Western traditions and culture. They are committed to fostering students’ spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional development. It nurtures an open outlook in each student, and they are encouraged to develop their talents and contribute actively to society. Now, the school in Hong Kong is looking for a Secondary English for an August 2016 start.

The school is famous for its unique Chinese language and cultural program for native, second, or third language speakers, and the program for character building is based on the best traditions of east and west (including the Christian faith).

Job Description: The purpose of these roles and responsibilities is to outline briefly the tasks required of a secondary teacher in the secondary school. As a school they are trying to achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of all their pupils. All teachers must demonstrate a standard of knowledge, understanding and skills of the curriculum taught in the school. A secondary school teacher teaches one or more curriculum subjects to pupils Year 7 to Year 13. Teachers may use creativity, humour and imagination to develop schemes of work and to plan lessons in order to foster a healthy culture of learning within the classroom and to generate the most effective interactions with pupils. Teachers encourage, monitor and record the progress of individual pupils, and devise and tailor resources accordingly, including technology. They must also keep up to date with developments in their subject area, new resources, methods and school wide initiatives. Teachers liaise and network with other professionals, parents and carers both informally and formally.

Purpose of the Job: To teach pupils within the school and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Administration.

Job Requirements: A fluent English speaker that has obtained a Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification in primary education, child development or other related fields. Have a minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher.

An individual who is able to support and promote the school’s value and Christian ethos, has passion for teaching students, is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students and demonstrate commitment to the best interest of the students and teamwork with colleagues. Individuals who are good role models to students and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Join Edvectus for the opportunity to interview with a representative from this highly sought after International school group with campuses throughout China.

Interested parties please contact your nearest Edvectus Consultants. All schools (in Hong Kong and China) use their own international curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, IGCSE, IB Diploma, Character First Education, and a Chinese Language and Culture Curriculum. Instruction is conducted in English, and Chinese which is given equal importance, is offered to every child in a bilingual curriculum.

On Saturday 9th January 2016, Edvectus will be running an information and interview day in London for this global network of international schools with campuses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China for their August 2016 vacancies. Please complete the following sign-up sheet for the opportunity to interview in London on 9th January.

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