Lead Teacher for Learning Technologies (TLR3)

Quarry Bay School 

Website: http://www.qbs.edu.hk 

Quarry Bay School is a four-form entry school with approximately 720 students.
 

Quarry  Bay School is a CIS Accredited and IB World School utilising the  Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum framework. Teaching and  learning at QBS is underpinned by a rigorous and student-centred  approach to curriculum, pedagogy and practice.
 

Quarry Bay School’s recently renovated classroom spaces are bright, welcoming and child-friendly spaces! 

Lead Teacher for Learning Technologies (TLR3) 

Quarry Bay School  is a CIS Accredited and IB World School utilising the Primary Years  Programme (PYP) curriculum framework. Teaching and learning at QBS is  underpinned by a rigorous and student-centred approach to curriculum,  pedagogy and practice.
 

The current ICT setup is robust:
School wide Wi-Fi and LAN
High speed international Internet connection
Virtual Learning Environment (Qoodle)
Better than 1:2 Device to student ratio (Chromebooks and IPads)
ICT Suite with new computers (Windows)
Broad range of high quality online learning resources
65 inch 4K touch screen TVs linked to teacher computer and other devices in most classrooms
Growing range of STEM / STEAM Equipment
 

The  Lead Teacher for Learning Technologies will be an innovative,  enthusiastic and exemplary classroom practitioner. The position is  non-class based and a member of the school’s Extended Leadership and  Management Team (ELMT). The Lead Teacher for Learning Technologies will  build upon the high profile and quality of information technologies at  QBS and its application both within the classrooms and across the school  as identified in the Quarry Bay School’s Annual Development Plan. The  Lead Teacher for Learning Technologies will ensure a progressive,  dynamic, consistent and school wide approach to the position. They will  be innovative, futures thinking, highly collaborative, creative and  flexible and required to work closely alongside the Curriculum  Coordinator (PYP), Lead Teachers for Year Levels, classroom teachers and  the wider specialist teaching team.
 

Key Responsibilities:
Take  sole responsibility for the learning outcomes in learning technologies  to ensure development, innovation, sustainable practice, continuity and  progression across the school.
Continue to integrate existing  contemporary technologies into teaching such as colour keying, augmented  reality creation, virtual reality creation and coding.
Take a lead role in the further development of the school’s digital citizenship programme
Identify and develop opportunities for STEM and STEAM learning within units
Line manage the technical support team consisting of 2 technicians
Plan, manage and budget for new equipment and resources
Manage and support the schools Virtual Learning Environment (Qoodle)
Provide additional support for the schools administrative and communications systems and channels when needed

Requirements

Essential Criteria:
• Qualified teacher status
• Exemplary classroom practitioner
• Evidence of leadership and experience of building successful teams
• Exemplary knowledge of effective assessment practices
• Ability to mentor/ coach staff
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience
• Evidence of on-going professional development and professional/personal reflection
• Committed to supporting children’s individual needs and a belief in inclusive practices
 

Desirable Criteria:
• PYP curriculum experience
• Experience in similar role
• Experience of more than one curriculum model
• International and home teaching experience
 

For further details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and the following application criteria

Closing Date: 13 Jan 2019 

For enquiries, please contact Doris Wong at doris.wong@qbs.edu.hk. 

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