Teacher of English (Starting Aug 2025) - South Island School

South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding English Teacher to teach English Language and English Literature. 

The successful applicant will be a highly skilled teacher, with the ability to motivate, inspire and engage with students, both within and outside the classroom – with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. They will be a first language English speaker with previous experience teaching both English Language and English Literature courses. Previous experience of IB MYP, IGCSE and IB Diploma is desirable.

The successful applicant will also be a pastoral tutor, as well as contributing widely to the extra-curricular life of the school. The position will be a full-time renewable contract for an initial two-year period from August 2025. Support with obtaining Hong Kong residence will be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:

• Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs
• Ensuring excellent outcomes and progress, in line with our Unit Plans
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy
• Enhancing learning through a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies
• Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating learning environment
• Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and parents, in line with South Island School reporting systems
• Working closely with the English faculty on future developments and shared planning
• Working as a tutor for a group of students, within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum
• Engaging actively with the Making a Difference, Values in Action and Expanding Horizons extra-curricular programmes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent

Teaching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers! ESF Teachers enjoy an extremely lucrative salary package and a very 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 and SIS 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.

Further Information

Further information can be found in the following locations:

• South Island School website: https://www.sis.edu.hk
• English Schools Foundation website: https://www.esf.edu.hk/
• Closing Date: By 8 am Hong Kong Time on Friday, 1st November 2024

Please email the Principal’s PA, Ms Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: zmogg@sis.edu.hk

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

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

South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students’ personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.

The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.

http://www.sis.edu.hk