Class Teacher - Key Stage 1

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our outstanding British International School in Hong Kong

Applications are invited from well qualified, highly motivated colleagues with a minimum of two years full time teaching experience in a high achieving school who can demonstrate a proven record of outstanding teaching and learning.

The Key Stage 1 Class Teacher will support the Kellett Learner Profile and there will be an emphasis on developing independence, responsibility, creativity, and confidence.

The Teacher will work with the KS1/KS2 team to create a provision that supports children’s development as active, engaged learners in an inspiring, creative and language rich environment. Through exceptional leadership, guidance and support, children will feel happy and secure and make strong progress in all areas of the curriculum. The Class Teacher will work to ensure excellent learning outcomes for all students, while also demonstrating excellence as a class teacher.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:- 

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of professional development relevant to this role
• Experience of outstanding teaching in KS1 and/or KS2
• Excellent working knowledge of both the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum to ensure all students reach their potential and all staff are well supported
• Recent UK experience and knowledge of UK independent sector schools is desirable but not essential
• Applicants will have strong IT skills and a proven ability to use technology to support learning
• An understanding of the importance of continuing and enhancing the strong links already in place with Preparatory/Senior colleagues to ensure a seamless curriculum and transition from Preparatory to Senior

The successful applicant will need to be committed to the mission, values and aims of Kellett School.   An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.  Kellett School has its own salary scale which is highly competitive both locally and globally. Additional responsibility allowances payable where applicable.

Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. Student roll currently 1345; Senior 617; KLB Prep 318; PFL Prep 410

Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results

Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

We are an equal opportunity employer and as such treat all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination.

Kellett School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

Personal data is being collected for human resources purposes, including assessing your suitability for the post for which you are applying. The data will be used by the School and the Board of Governors. If you wish to access any personal data held by the School, please contact the Director of Human Resources. If your application is unsuccessful the personal data you supply will be retained for one year, at the end of which time it will be destroyed.

Closing date: 17 April 2023