Learning Diversity (Learning Support) Teacher Peak School

Our goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable supporting children with diverse needs and are clearly passionate about supporting our young learners.

Main Accountabilities

Student Support & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive learning assessments and create individualised education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed
• Coordinate and implement intervention programs across different phases of learning
• Maintain detailed records of student assessments interventions and outcomes
• Provide professional development and training to teaching staff on inclusive education practices
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction and implementing accommodations
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate learning support strategies
• Lead a team of Educational Assistants that support meeting the needs of students with differing learning needs

Wider professional roles

• Build and maintain relationships with external specialists therapists and educational psychologists
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate external services and specialists
• Facilitate communication between school families and external professionals
• Stay current with local Hong Kong referral systems and available support services
• Develop and implement school-wide learning enhancement policies and procedures
• Conduct or support teacher meetings with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and support strategies
• Provide guidance and resources to families on supporting their childrens learning needs
• Facilitate workshops for parents on topics related to learning differences and support strategies

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified teacher status
• Bachelors degree in Education Special Education Psychology or related field
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience. Experience in learning support special education or a similar role is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and developing individualised support plans

Desirable Criteria:

• Masters degree in Special Education Educational Psychology or related field
• Professional certification in learning support or special education
• Knowledge of Hong Kongs local referral systems and support services
• Experience with specific learning assessment tools
• Experience in leading staff training and professional development

Other Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or
• Bachelors Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Interested candidates please complete the online application form viaESF website. Please do not send CVs or letters of application directly to the school.

For any questions please email the school at

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 opportunities. 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.

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