Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong opened in 2018. A primary school, we provide almost 1,000 places for children aged between 3 and 131 years old.
Operating within a world-class and purpose-built facility, students and teachers enjoy wide access to our swimming pools, sports hall, dance studio, gymnastics centre, auditorium and recital suite. These spaces, among others, have been designed bespoke for primary aged children.
The school enjoys an advantageous setting in Tseung Kwan O - easily accessible by road and MTR, it also benefits from the strongest of partnerships with Shrewsbury School in the UK (www.shrewsbury.org.uk).
Key Responsibilities:
The HQP English Language Teacher will:
● Show a passion for supporting the holistic development of young people;
● Lead the planning, development, implementation and review an engaging programme for learners who use English as a second language in reference to the English National Curriculum;
● Support the arrangement of an engaging learning space;
● Attend meetings and development sessions, as required;
● Contribute positively to a supportive working culture;
● Act in support of school policy;
● Support the safe running of the school campus.
Professional Expectations:
The HQP English Language Teacher will:
● Hold a degree level qualification and TESL certification (100 hours)
● Be a native English language user;
● Have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience teaching English for the second language learners in a Bilingual setting;
● Be able to nurture and stretch the most able whilst also making lessons accessible and enjoyable for all;
● Be willing and able to reflect professionally in order to refine their practice;
● Have a track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritise the happiness and wellbeing of all students;
● Have excellent communication skills;
● Manage their own time effectively;
● Enjoy working as part of a talented and experienced team;
● Have a pioneering attitude and a good sense of humour.
Child Safeguarding:
Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:
● Attend child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct;
● Play a leading role in promoting the welfare of students;
● Report any concerns they have for the welfare of a student to the Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead;
● Report any concerns they have relating to interactions observed between adults and students to the Principal;
● Keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained.
Requirements:
● Compliance with visa requirements for working in HK;
● Satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and Satisfactory criminal record checks prior to the start of the contract;
● 3 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher/employer) before the start of the contract;
● Verification of original qualifications.
How to Apply:
Applications will only be accepted through the full completion of a Teacher Online Application Form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRB62LJ
Further Details:
Full details of the school are available on our website at http://www.shrewsbury.edu.hk.
Any queries should be forwarded to our Human Resources Department at: vacancies@shrewsbury.edu.hk