Lower Primary Class Teacher (Year 3) - Renaissance College

Renaissance College is looking for a Primary Year 3 Class Teacher (Lower Primary) to start in August 2024. The position will be a full-time two-year contract, renewable by mutual consent. See ESF Terms and Conditions for further details of the package.

Position Summary

Renaissance College is a leading educational organization. Teachers in the year-level are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of learning and teaching within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the wellbeing and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. Class teachers embrace learning diversity, modelling, advocating for, and nurturing high expectations for learning amongst all students in their care, personalising learning for all children in recognition of needs. Within their teaching teams, class teachers collaborate with a team of six educators (including themselves) and between 4-6 educational assistants. Teachers must also be skilled at collaborating with single-subject teachers from across the school as well as members of the Learning Enhancement Team (LET) to live our vision, mission, and Bedrock Principles.

Working as part of a team under the guidance and direction of the Year-level leader, the teacher is expected to fulfil the following roles:

• Customize learning experiences for each student based on their unique needs, abilities, and stage of development. Use a program that fosters success and pushes students to reach their full potential
• Use structured concept-based inquiry to nurture learning, relying on student data to inform teaching
• Build strong and positive relationships with students by respecting their individuality, affirming their identity, and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Create a safe, engaging classroom environment that promotes effective learning and welcomes students.
• Teach students, as timetabled, employing assessment of learning practices including feedback to feedforward
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and achievement of students in accordance with the Primary Years Programme expectations and the assessment policy/guidance of Renaissance College
• Work together with school staff to create and enhance a progression of learning and teaching resources that align with the school's leading practices in education.
• Keep up to date on teaching and international education developments, sharing enthusiasm and resources with colleagues
• Regularly refer to professional learning and curriculum resources (sourced from MyIB [PYP Resource Centre], RCHK PHI platform & the Primary Staff Handbook)
• Attend professional meetings which relate to curricular, administrative and/or organisational matters as required; scheduled by the Year-level leader(s), Curriculum Coordinators, Primary Leadership Team, or College Leadership Team
• Participate in the school system of cover for absent teachers
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for standardised assessments
• Participate in administrative and organizational tasks related to such duties as are described above
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Engage in transdisciplinary collaborative planning with other teachers who teach the year level
• Engage in the House (Dynasty) system responsibilities of a teacher
• Take responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties
• Assist with or manage specialist functions such as sports, excursions, after-school activities and, camp coordination
• Perform other responsibilities which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Head of Primary and/or Principal

Responsible to: Year-level leader

Requirements

Skills and Capabilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective collaboration skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• A high level of motivation
• The ability to take initiative, self-direct, and exercise sound professional judgment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

In-depth knowledge of: 

• Effective learning and teaching practices to support students and educators in an environment that caters to learning diversity
• The progression of child development in relation to learning
• Planning, collaboration, and team-building processes
• Research-based assessment practices for, as, and of learning
• The Primary Years Programme

Educational Background & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation as a primary practitioner
• Teaching the IB-PYP required

Teaching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers! ESF Teachers enjoy an extremely lucrative salary package and a very 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 and SIS 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 Alice Har at haro1@rchk.edu.hk. 

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.

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Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

ABOUT US

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 curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.

ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.

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