Teacher of Chinese & Japanese (Starting Aug 2025) - Island School

Island School is looking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Chinese and Japanese under the Languages Faculty to start in August 2025 at our recently relocated new campus located at Mid-levels, Hong Kong. 

Island School is a highly successful IB secondary school located in the heart of Hong Kong. Over 1300 students aged 11 to 18 study an innovative and exciting curriculum combining our self-designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, and IB programs. 

This person will be responsible for delivering high-quality Chinese and Japanese language instruction to secondary school students; the role will focus on fostering students' language skills, cultural understanding, and appreciation for the Chinese and Japanese languages through engaging and interactive lessons in alignment with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

The description below is layered on top of a mainscale teachers’ Job Description.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chinese at different proficiency levels and Japanese to ensure that instruction is differentiated to meet diverse learning needs
• Provide regular assessment with progressive feedback
• Foster a positive learning environment to encourage student confidence in language learning and culture education
• Organise and engage in different extracurricular activities and language trips/programs to promote student interest with immersive experiences

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
• Proficiency in Chinese and fluency in teaching Japanese with a strong understanding of Chinese and Japanese culture
• Proven experience in teaching at the secondary level within a recognized educational organisation, preferably within an IB school setting
• Strong understanding of current pedagogy, with excellent practice exemplified in own teaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficient and experienced in utilising data analysis and learning technologies
• Commitment to contribute to the extra-curricular activities of the school
• Commitment to fostering an active and creative learning environment
• Commitment to professional development and collaboration across the school 

Teaching in Hong Kong

We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school.

Terms and conditions of an ESF primary/secondary teacher for the 2024-25 school year can be found here.

Please visit Our School Website to learn more about the Island School.

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.

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. 

www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas. Students are encouraged to become resourceful, adaptable and confident learners.

Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. You will find details of the curriculum and qualifications on offer on our website. In the senior years students can choose to study IB Diploma, IB Careers and BTEC courses. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production.

http://island.edu.hk