Mainscale Class Teacher (1 year Contract) - Quarry Bay School

Quarry Bay School is looking for a temporaryMainscale Class Teacher (Full time) for a period from January to December 2026.

The main role of the classroom teacher is to maximise student learning and development through the planning preparation and teaching of programmes which meet students individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Assessment:

• Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students individual learning needs and to ensure students progression;
• Using 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 technology to effectively enhance learning;
• Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students;
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show students achievement in relation to learning outcomes;
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers.

Wider professional roles:

• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities;
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students learning;
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school;
• Ensuring administration of classroom procedures are completed efficiently;
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students learning.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with or managing an aspect of daily school management;
• Assisting year level leaders curriculum leaders principal and vice principal with the performance of specific functions;
• Assisting with or managing a specialist function such as sport careers student welfare excursions or camps co-ordination;
• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Education or
• Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent;
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation.
• Early years experience preferable

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries please contact Doris Wong ator .

Closing Date: 23 September 2025 (11:59 PM Hong Kong Time)

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 opportunity. 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 ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.