Teacher of English

Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It is the third school in the Harrow family of schools in the Asia region and provides a British independent style education from Early Years to Year 13 with custom-built facilities in a stunning location in Hong Kong. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London with the international mindedness of a diverse pupil body in Hong Kong.

Having opened in September 2012, the School roll is currently 1300 and our pupils achieve some of the best results in Hong Kong at A-level and GCSE and go on to study at some of the top universities across the world. Harrow Hong Kong is, however, about much more than academic results and our pupils excel in music, drama, sport and art as well as involving themselves in service to the local community.

We are seeking high performing teachers for posts commencing in August 2018. Successful applicants are offered two-year renewable contracts and a highly competitive compensation package, including housing benefits and full medical insurance.

The successful candidate would have:

• the ability and commitment to be an excellent classroom teacher;
• a genuine interest in their subject and a strong commitment to high standards of teaching and learning;
• a commitment to the wellbeing and pastoral care of children;
• interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s extra-curricular programme;
• the ability to inspire others and lead by example, modelling the School’s vision statement Leadership for a better world in relationships with pupils, teachers and parents;
• a proven track record of suitability for working with children and young people, including the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries;
• excellent inter-personal skills with pupils, teachers and parents;
• excellent administrative, organisational, and developed IT skills;
• a positive ‘can do’ approach in all aspects of the role;
• a willingness to be fully committed to the life of a busy boarding school; and 
• high levels of personal presentation, integrity and communication skills.

How to apply:

Please complete our online application form by click on the 'Apply on school website' button or check out the link: https://www.recruittoharrowis.com/ 

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email  recruitment@harrowschool.hk

Application deadline: 

Sunday 5th November 2017 (early applications are encouraged)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.

Harrow International School Hong Kong reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process.