Teacher of Chinese Glenealy School

Glenealy School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Chinese language to join our team in August 2026. Our primary school situated in Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island is one where children are empowered to flourish learn and make a positive difference in the world. As part of the English Schools Foundation the school which was established in 1959 provides an exciting educational experience for our whole community.

Main Accountabilities

Planning 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
• 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 the 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 the administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students learning
• Involve actively in tasks for student wellbeing

Additional responsibilities may include

• Assisting with or managing an aspect of daily school management
• Contribute to the schools extra-curricular programme / wider school activities within the year
• Assisting in the planning implementation and review of teaching and learning programmes
• Assisting in the development of curriculum policies and programmes
• Contributing to the Foundation-wide professional development programme

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

Desirable Qualities

• Have a knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture in a local and global perspective
• Understand the needs of multilingual learners and are able to use strategies to engage their learning in English medium schools
• Proven knowledge and skills of innovative pedagogical approaches of language curriculum in international school context

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

We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

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 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.