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Chinese Adviser

Chinese Adviser

English Schools Foundation

Hong Kong

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
17 February 2017

Job overview

Located in Quarry Bay, ESF Centre is responsible for the administration of all schools within the English Schools Foundation.

The English Schools Foundation was established by the Hong Kong Government in 1967. ESF currently operates five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Two all-through Private Independent Schools and five kindergartens are operated by ESF’s affiliated company, ESF Educational Services Limited (ESL), which also offers English language classes and sports activities.

Responsibilities

The role of Adviser for Chinese is to lead, support and monitor the strategic development of a Chinese curriculum across ESF and to ensure high quality teaching and learning.

Main Accountabilities to ensure that:

  • the Chinese curriculum is broad, balanced and relevant to the students and to the Hong Kong context
  • all schools are providing quality curriculum delivery of Chinese
  • the leadership of schools is strategic and supports quality delivery of a Chinese curriculum
  • the Education Operational Plan is achieved with regard to the teaching and learning of Chinese
    Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Articulate a clear vision for learning and teaching Chinese, which draws on the best available practice and research.
  • Provide leadership on the teaching and learning of Chinese
  • Assist the Director, Education to oversee and evaluate the Chinese curriculum across ESF.
  • Lead, complement and evaluate quality assurance and school development processes with regard to the provision of Chinese
  • Report concisely and accurately, both orally and in writing, to share judgments about a school and strategies for development.
  • Advise and support school principals, senior and middle managers, teaching and non-teaching staff on educational matters related to the provision of Chinese
  • Assist the Director, Education in providing strategic direction to the Education Department and in ensuring effective delivery of services.
  • Ensure that a strategy for professional development is in place and is clearly communicated, shared and implemented across schools and within the Education Department.
  • Attend, as necessary, ESF committees with an educational remit (e.g. Committee of Principals, Committee of Teachers and Committee of School Council Chairmen and Committee of Parents).
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Director, Education and Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

  • A first degree, a teaching qualification and a higher degree/ evidence of further study
  • Previous experience as an effective classroom practitioner and senior educational leader within the K1-Y13 age range.

Abilities

  • A breadth of experience to cover the full spectrum of management tasks within a small senior management team.
  • The ability to make judgments when evaluating the quality of education.
  • Ability to support school performance and development.
  • Ability to lead curriculum development, implementation and assessment across schools and phases.

Personal attributes

  • A commitment to putting students first
  • Appreciation of cultural diversity
  • Fluent or near-fluent competency in written English and Chinese (Putonghua)

Closing Date: 17 February 2017
For enquiries, please contact Stanley Ho at +852 37622655 or stanley.ho@esfcentre.edu.hk.

Applications must be submitted online through https://recruit.esf.edu.hk

Step 1: Go to the Registration tab and register. You will then receive an email with an activation link.
Step 2: When your account has been activated, login to the system and click "Job Listing"
Step 3: Check the box next to the job(s) that you wish to apply for and click "Apply & Continue".

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

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.
www.esf.edu.hk

About English Schools Foundation

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) (www.esf.edu.hk) was established by the Hong Kong Government in 1967 and is the largest education foundation in Asia offering a liberal education through the medium of the English language to children of school age.

ESF currently operates five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Two "all-through" Private Independent Schools (PIS) and five kindergartens are operated by ESF's affiliated company, ESF Educational Services Ltd. (www.esf.org.hk), which also offers English language classes and sports activities. Our 18,000 students are drawn from over 75 nationalities. Increasingly, our schools are also the destination of choice for local families.

The curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB), is adapted to Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. ESF's teachers are highly qualified, with experience of the UK, Australian and other international school systems. School facilities are safe, secure and of the highest standards. All schools offer a broad range of out-of-school activities in Hong Kong and overseas. ESF schools are strongly supported by thriving and dynamic parent-teacher associations.

We offer a range of teaching opportunities in our kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to start the new academic year especially in August every year.

Teaching vacancies will be advertised on our website (http://recruit.esf.edu.hk). We reward our teachers with benefits commensurate with their skills and professional standing in the community.

Our Schools

All ESF schools are characterised by dedicated staff and a commitment to providing an excellent education through the medium of English. We believe in educating the whole child to achieve his or her maximum potential, both academically and in cultural and sporting activities.

At the same time, our schools have developed their own traditions and characteristics. Geographically dispersed, they also reflect the cultural diversity of Hong Kong.

Kindergarten

ESF Abacus International Kindergarten

ESF International Kindergarten (Hillside)

ESF International Kindergarten (Tsing Yi)

ESF International Kindergarten (Wu Kai Sha)

ESF International Kindergarten (Tung Chung)

Primary

Beacon Hill School

Bradbury School

Clearwater Bay School

Glenealy School

Kennedy School

Kowloon Junior School

Peak School

Quarry Bay School

Sha Tin Junior School

Secondary

Island School

King George V School

Sha Tin College

South Island School

West Island School

School for students with special educational needs

Jockey Club Sarah Roe School

Private Independent Schools

Discovery College

Renaissance College

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