Learning Diversity Teacher (Starting in Aug 2025) - Discovery College

Discovery College is searching for an experienced educator to fill the position of Learning Diversity Teacher initially in the Primary School with the possibility of teaching in lower Secondary in future years. 

Job Summary

The main role of the Learning Diversity (LD) teacher is to support identified students in the areas of Special Education Needs (SEN), English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Gifted and Talented (G&T) in achieving the best possible learning outcomes. LDT teachers work in collaboration with subject specialist teachers to improve the learning outcomes of these students. This occurs through collaborative planning, preparation of resources, sharing of strategies, parallel teaching of students in small group settings and/or co-teaching in classes. For the position being advertised, it would be advantageous to have experience in supporting students in upper Primary (Years 4-6). 

In addition to collaborating closely with specialist teachers, the LDT teacher is responsible for tracking the progress of individual students, setting improvement targets, maintaining up-to-date records and designing appropriate interventions to help these students in ensuring student achievement. 

LD teachers also work in close collaboration with parents and caregivers through conducting regular meetings to report on students’ progress and to share information and support strategies.

While the appointee will have an emphasis on Primary, the Learning Diversity team is a Whole College team and Learning Diversity Teachers may be deployed to support students across the Year 1 to 13 continuum.

The LD teacher’s contribution to the school goes beyond the classroom. They participate in the development of school policies and programmes and assist with the implementation of school priorities. Teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their teaching duties. 

Responsibilities

​​​​​Teaching and Assessment:

• Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student progression based on an inclusive model that discourages withdrawal
• Creating appropriate resources that will scaffold student learning 
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
• Embedding Assessment for Learning practices into daily practice to support students’ learning
• Using flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy 
• Using learning technologies to enhance learning 
• Using, identifying, administering, and analysing information from, appropriate diagnostic tools to identify students’ needs and set targets for improvement 
• Developing and sharing student support plans for identified Level of Adjustment 2 (LOA 2) students in collaboration with students, classroom teachers, and parents 
• Tracking progress and designing a range of interventions to support student success 
• Maintaining SEN/EAL and G&T registers and sharing information related to these students with appropriate stakeholders 
• 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
• Leading the development of curriculum policies in one of the following areas; SEN, G&T, EAL, and Home Language within the team 
• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes 
• Supervising an educational assistant in the delivery of in-class support 
• Contribute to the school extra curricular programme throughout the year
• Participate in key school and PTA events on identified evenings and weekends
• Contribute to the Education outside the Classroom Programme, including by leading residential excursions in urban or rural locations, in Hong Kong or overseas, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Qualification in an area relevant to Learning Diversity (e.g. SEN, EAL, etc.) would be an advantage. 
• An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum frameworks is essential.

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Teaching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers. ESF Teachers enjoy a lucrative salary package and a 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.

For enquiries, please contact Rashmi Tandon at tandor1@dc.edu.hk

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 within ESF. 

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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.

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