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:

• Use own professional role to ensure that the College is able to deliver on the 5 DC Outcomes for every student
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual learning need and to ensure student’s progression
• Use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management 
• Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment
• Use learning technologies to enhance learning
• Use information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
• Use a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers 

Wider professional roles:

• Plan and engage in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Take responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Collaborate positively with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Ensure administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
• Collaborate positively with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Participate in Quality Assurance and School Improvement in order to ensure high standards of professional practice and student outcomes
• Utilise the Professional Reflection and Development process to ensure own professional development and support for organisational priorities
• Contribute to the wider life of the College including through the co-curricular programme and offsite activities
• Support the academic, pastoral and co-curricular work of the school
• As required as a Class Teacher or Learning Advisor, provide care and support for students to ensure all students make excellent progress and have the opportunity to flourish
• Ensure Individual Education Plans for students with identified needs are updated in line with school and ESF guidelines
• Provide targeted and appropriate support for all students on the LDT register
• Ensure the LDT register is regularly updated and clearly communicated
• Uphold the College’s commitment to learning diversity
• Collaborate with Deans, Heads of Departments and Team leaders to ensure a consistency of practice in enabling students to have access to identified learning
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• Perform other duties which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Principal or his/her delegate

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in any subject 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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