Primary Teacher with Arts Specialism (Drama & Theatre) (Starting Aug 2026) Discovery College
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Job Summary
Discovery College is searching for an experienced educator to fill the full-time Primary Teacher with Arts Specialism (Drama & Theatre) position (starting Aug 2026). This role will be on a one-year finite contract.
Job Summary
The main role of the the Primary Teacher with Arts Specialism (Drama & Theatre) is to maximise student learning and development by planning preparing and teaching drama as both a discrete subject and an integrated component of the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The teacher will meet students individual learning needs while achieving specific student outcomes and promoting creativity collaboration and critical thinking through drama.
Responsibilities
- 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 some of which are integrated (to meet students individual learning needs and to ensure students progression).
- Usea range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
- Useflexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
- Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment
- Uselearning technologies to enhance learning
- Useinformation about prior attainment to set expectations for students
- Usea range of assessment and reporting methods that show students achievement in relation to learning outcomes
- Provideclear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
- Planand engagein professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
- Takeresponsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and students learning
- Makean active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
- Ensureadministration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
- Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver a transdisciplinary programme that integrates drama into the PYP framework.
- 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
- Bachelors Degree in Education orBachelors Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
- An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum frameworks is essential
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For enquiries please contact Rashmi
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.
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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring ... View more
