Chemistry Teacher (English International Stream – Secondary Department)

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) is one of Hong Kong's leading international schools with 240 faculty and staff providing quality, holistic education to a multinational student body of approximately 1250 students.  The school is organised into two Streams, German and English leading to qualifications in the German International Abitur and I/GCSE & IBDP respectively. We are inviting applications from experienced and qualified candidates commencing in August 2022.

The teacher will be required to teach throughout the English Secondary Department (Year 7-13), and to prepare students for the IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations in Chemistry. 

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is dedicated to enabling each child to achieve the highest possible standards through inspirational teaching. 

What is required and what we’re looking for 

• Teaching qualification and suitable academic qualifications in the subject area

• 3 years, or more, teaching experience preferred

• A willingness to contribute to the development of our taught programme in Chemistry and the wider Science provision at GSIS is required

• Experience of, or knowledge of, the IB Diploma Programme in Chemistry would be advantageous

• The ability to offer other Sciences, or General Science, to younger secondary students would be advantageous

• Experience of teaching aspirational and high achieving students is desirable

• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills (native speaker level)

• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient

• Positive, proactive and independent work ethic

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/) to the Director of Human Resources.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes is available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/.

Applicants not invited for interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all students at GSIS.