English & Literature Teacher

About Us：

YCYW Education Network A global education pioneer rooted in Hong Kong, Yew Chung and Yew Wah offer a unique education journey merging the best of Chinese and Western cultures, with a mission to raise globally competent and compassionate leaders for a better world. We invite and welcome staff committed to the idea of whole-person education and who understand the unique possibilities offered by our East-West co-cultural learning environment. Joining our team means becoming a part of a global network of highly regarded schools, with competitive remuneration and benefits for the right candidates. We are part of an unrivalled network of international kindergartens, schools and college that spans across 20 locations in Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley in the US.

YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

Knowledge and understanding:

· Have a detailed knowledge of the subject of English Language and Literature of the National Curriculum, A level, IGCSE, IBDP

· Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject of English Language and Literature.

· Cope securely with subject-related questions that students raise and know about students’ common

misconceptions and mistakes in their specialist subject(s).

· All secondary school curriculum and assessment guidelines.

Planning and setting expectations:

· Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught.

· Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and experiences.

· Identify students who have special educational needs and are gifted and talented, and know where to get assistance in order to give positive and targeted support. Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Teaching and managing student learning:

· Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.

· Use teaching methods that keep students engaged, including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.

· Set high expectations for students' behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.

Assessment and evaluation:

· Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.

· Mark and monitor students’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for students’ progress.

· When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to the National Curriculum, A level, IGCSE, IBDP, KS4 and KS5.

Relations with parents and wider community:

· Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.

· Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop students' understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples.

· Understand the need to cooperate with agencies outside school.

Managing own performance and development:

· Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.

· Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies, guidelines and practices.

· Set a good example to the students they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct.

· Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.

Managing and developing staff and other adults:

· Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist teachers and associate staff.

Managing resources:

· Select and make good use of books, equipment, ICT and other learning resources that enable teaching objectives to be met.

· Most staff are required to serve as Form Tutors during their time at YCIS or YWIES.

Qualification & Requirements:

· B.Ed., or bachelor's degree in related subjects plus a teaching certificate (PGCE & QTS & Country or State teaching licensure etc.)

· Native English speaker, teaching will be conducted in English

· Minimum 2 years of full-time relevant teaching experience

· Previous experience of working with a diverse group of young children and/or implementation of inquiry-based learning approach is a plus

· A level or IBDP, IGCSE experience is highly preferred