The postholder will join our internationally-minded learning community. This role requires a passionate educator who can integrate the Readers’ and Writers’ Project workshop methodology with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework, while maintaining a strong focus on pastoral care and restorative practices. As a Malvern College teacher, the postholder will play a full role in the school’s curricular, co-curricular and pastoral programmes.

Key Responsibilities Overview

This position is within a dynamic, internationally-minded school community that values:

• Pupil-centred, inquiry-based learning

• Collaborative professional culture

• Commitment to social-emotional learning and well-being

• Integration of technology and innovative teaching practices

• Strong home-school partnerships

• Continuous professional growth and development

Academic

• Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation;

• Work collaboratively with Prep-level teams to develop a coherent Programme of Inquiry;

• Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect;

• Develop appropriate assessment systems for documenting, measuring, monitoring and reporting on learning;

• Develop appropriate systems for marking and providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil learning;

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and use of assessment data/anecdotal notes to feed into planning, learning and teaching;

• Work closely with the PYP Coordinator, Head of Year and PYP colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the PYP programmes and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum;

• Implement the Readers’ and Writers’ workshop methodology within PYP transdisciplinary units; and

• Design and deliver structured Maths lessons using the Ontario learning objectives

Pastoral Care and Pupil Support

• Take responsibility for a prep class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class;

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils based on trust and respect;

• Create safe, inclusive learning environments that prioritise social-emotional learning;

• Implement developmentally appropriate practices that support pupils' personal growth and well-being; and

• Collaborate with families to ensure holistic pupil development

Professional Collaboration

• Participate in professional learning communities focused on best practices;

• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice;

• Attend Parents’ Meetings, Open Days, Admissions Days and CPD as appropriate; and

• Play a full part in the school’s admissions process, including attending Saturday Admissions day(s) as required

Key Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant subject area;

• Valid teaching qualification/certification for the required age range;

• IB PYP training and certification (Category 1, 2, and 3);

• Minimum two years of elementary teaching experience; and

• Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates without prior IB experience will be considered.

Contract Type: Full-time, two years

Start date: August 2026

Closing date: Interviews will be on a rolling basis and as such early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview via Teams or in person. Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications.

How To Apply

Please send in application with a cover letter and full resume with a photo including your current and expected salaries addressed to the Human Resources Department, Malvern College Hong Kong by clicking 'Apply now'.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.  The final employment will be subject to pre-employment and child protection checks.  

Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks, and identity checks.