Design Teacher, Food Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Key Responsibilities

South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding teacher to work within the Design Faculty with a specialism in Food for a maternity leave cover. The duration of employment is from August 2023 to February 2024 on a full-time contract.

The successful applicant will be a highly skilled teacher, with the ability to motivate, inspire and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom – with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. Previous experience of IBMYP and GCSE would be helpful, though this is not essential for an applicant with the right overall skills set. The successful applicant will also be a tutor, as well as contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school. See ESF Terms and Conditions for further details of the full-time package.

The Role

The successful applicant should:

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding relating to all aspects of Food Design/Food Science, including modern processes;
• be aware of methods and functions within Food Science and be able to carry out a range of complex skills in food preparation. The importance of food hygiene safety should underpin teaching practices;
• Have an open-minded and flexible approach to teaching and learning, showing a desire to develop professional knowledge and skills;
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and the willingness to help develop new resources within the Faculty;
• Have an awareness of current educational developments in Design and Technology education worldwide.

In addition, teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:

• Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes, in line with our Schemes of Learning;
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy;
• Using a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning;
• Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating learning environment;
• Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes, and providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, using agreed South Island School reporting systems;
• Working closely with the Design Faculty on future developments;
• Working as a tutor for a group of students, within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum;
• Engaging actively with the Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular 

For more information about South Island School, please click HERE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent

Further Information

South Island School website: https://www.sis.edu.hk

English Schools Foundation website: https://www.esf.edu.hk/

Please email the Principal’s PA, Ms Cecilia Lo, if you have any questions: celo@sis.edu.hk

Closing Date: By 11am Hong Kong Time on Sunday 16th April 2023

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 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. 

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 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.

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.

www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students’ personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.

The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.

http://www.sis.edu.hk