Head of Geography, TLR2 - King George V School

At King George V School (KGV), our purpose is based on our belief that each and every student can ‘be their own remarkable…’ This drives our vision to create a ‘school for one’, a place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be.

Our school is about continual improvement. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead. KGV School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong. Our school delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in years 7 to 9, the (I)GCSE in years 10 and 11, after which our students progress to study either the IB Diploma Program, IB Career Related Program or the more vocationally oriented BTEC applied learning program in years 12 and 13. 

At KGV School, all our staff are leaders and we shape our culture by:

• Modelling and maximising learning through building capacity in others and   participating as a learner;
• Contributing to our collaborative and professional environment by enacting our four elements of trust – compassion, competence, communication and consistency;
• Accepting personal accountability for our behaviours and the quality of our outcomes.

The position will be a full-time two year finite contract from August 2025 to August 2027 with the possibility of renewal. The position is a teaching position with an additional TLR2 Head of Geography role.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in the field of Geography plus a recognised Postgraduate teaching qualification, or equivalent;
• Teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation; 
• Teaching experience and capacity in any of the areas of Geography with experience in IB MYP, (I)GCSE Geography and IB DP Geography is an advantage;
• Teaching experience for IBDP ESS with leadership experience in this area an advantage
• Ability to teach in other Humanities areas in IB MYP, Global Perspectives and/or (I)GCSE and IB DP is preferable;
• Ability and willingness to teach IB DP Theory of Knowledge would be an advantage;
• Experience and ability to use data on student learning to modify curriculum, teaching and assessment provision;
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to form positive relationships with students, staff and parents;
• Ability to lead the work of the Geography Department Professional Learning Teams and lead collaboration focused on improving student outcomes;
• Monitor the impact of initiatives on learning though collaborative enquiry and data informed conversations;
• Monitor learning progress through interaction with the school data plan and ensure interventions are being implemented at the faculty and classroom level. 
• Ability to lead or support extra-curricular activities as part of the whole-school CAS programme and attend school functions as a representative of the school leadership team;
• Contribute to school wide accountability and external accreditation processes.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.  

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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 ESF King George V School (KGV), our purpose is based on our belief that every student can ‘be their own remarkable…’ as they achieve, improve and learn. Our vision is to create a ‘school for one’. A place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be.

Our school is also about continual improvement. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead.

The school is well known for its commitment to developing all aspects of student life and it has a fine tradition in sport, music, drama, dance, community service, charity work and environmental sustainability. Our school has a very strong House system, which is run and inspired by our students and provides a wide range of learning opportunities and activities.

http://www.kgv.edu.hk