Business Studies/Economics Teacher - International Secondary Stream

About the French International School

A not-for-profit, private International School founded in 1963, the French International School - Hong Kong is a diverse community, welcoming more than 2,800 students from 45 countries across four campuses. As an all-through international school offering two internationally accredited streams in French and English, FISHK embodies 60 years of excellence in a multilingual, inclusive and caring academic environment.

The school nurtures trusting relationships that help develop each learner’s talent and passion while supporting their needs. We empower every student to reach their ambition and fullest academic potential. As an engaged community, we cultivate critical thinking and value social and personal responsibility to ensure students launch into their life journey as globally-minded citizens of tomorrow.

The secondary campus is located in Upper Happy Valley at Blue Pool Road and accommodates over 900 students from both streams. The International Stream follows a IPC/IEYC thematic curriculum in its Primary section, leading to IMYC in years 7-9, Cambridge IGCSE subjects in years 10 & 11 before the pre-University International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in years 12 and 13. It currently has approx. 1300 students registered.

Its spirited and confident students achieve well-above world average academic results, which leads to entry into many of the world's top universities around the globe. For more information about FIS, please refer to www.fis.edu.hk.

Teacher of Business Studies/Economics, International Stream Job Outline

Contract Term: 2 years full-time contract from mid-August 2025

Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher of Business Studies and Economics with an ability to teach year 7 to 9 Social Studies at FISHK. We are seeking inspirational and energetic people to teach in the secondary school. The successful candidates will have a proven track record of academic success, innovation and development throughout their careers.

This is an opportunity for candidates to help the Leader of Learning for Humanities to shape the future of the faculty and help lead the ambitious vision and mission of the school.  At IGCSE we will be introducing Business Studies for the first time in 2025/26. Economics is a very popular option at this level, and remains so at IBDP where it is offered at both HL and SL. Levels of success are high across both IGCSE and IBDP. Social Studies is part of the IMYC for students through the school from years 7 to 9.

We are seeking a teacher who will:

●      Have a deep knowledge and teaching experience of international curriculum including IGCSE, IBDP.

●      Be well qualified with an internationally accepted degree and teaching qualification

●      Be a dynamic, forward-looking professional with the experience and skills to contribute to the faculty including, an interest in leading offsite activities

●      Be an outstanding teacher who is passionate about learning and teaching and sets high expectations for every student to achieve their full potential

●      Be able to work collaboratively with a team of teachers inc. curriculum planning as well as to develop a caring pastoral system

●      Be internationally-minded and culturally sensitive

●      Be committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement

We will provide:

●       A competitive compensation package including cash allowance and gratuity

●       International worldwide medical cover

●       Subsidised education for children at French International School

●       Opportunities for ongoing professional development

●       A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment

●       The chance to work in a culturally diverse context

Please apply via: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers with a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides. Please send your application by 31 January 2025. Early applications are recommended as the School reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline should a suitable candidate present him or herself. Address your application to Mr. Mark Williams, Principal of the International Stream. Interviews will take place in person in Hong Kong, at the London Search Associates fair 19-20 January 2025 or via Google Meet.

The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.

At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native level language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

FISHK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to 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. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

FISHK reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.