MYP Chinese Language Acquisition & DP Chinese Language and Literature Teacher Discovery College

This role will predominantly involve teaching across the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering rigorous Chinese Language Acquisition and Literature curricula ensuring a seamless transition for students as they progress towards their final IB assessments.

Main Accountabilities

• Use own professional role to ensure that the College is able to deliver on the 5 DC Outcomes for every student
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students individual learning needs and to ensure students progression
• Use 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 learning technologies to enhance learning
• Use information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
• Use a range of assessment and reporting methods that make students achievement visible in relation to learning outcomes
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
• Plan and engage in professional learning activities that support College and systemic priorities
• Take responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and students learning
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the College
• Ensure administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
• Collaborate positively with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students learning
• Participate in Quality Assurance and School Improvement in order to ensure high standards of professional practice and student outcomes
• Utilise the Professional Reflection and Development process to ensure own professional development and support for organisational priorities
• Contribute to the wider life of the College including through the co-curricular programme and offsite activities
• Support the academic pastoral and co-curricular work of the school
• As required as a Class Teacher or Learning Advisor provide care and support for students to ensure all students make excellent progress and have the opportunity to flourish
• Perform other duties which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Principal or his/her delegate.

Requirements

Core Capabilities/ Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Analysis/problem solving
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork

Minimum Typical Education

• Bachelors Degree in Education or Bachelors Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent

Minimum Typical Experience

• An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum frameworks is essential

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Teaching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers. ESF Teachers enjoy a lucrative salary package and a high standard of living overall in an exciting and vibrant world city. The teaching profession is highly respected student motivation and outcomes are excellent and all teachers receive considerable support from ESF with settling into Hong Kong as well as with their professional development. Please feel free to contact us in advance about life in Hong Kong if you feel a conversation on this topic would be helpful.

For enquiries please contact Rashmi Tandonat.