Head of Primary Learning Enhancement Team (LET), TLR 2 - Renaissance College

Renaissance College is looking for a Head of Primary Learning Enhancement Team (TLR 2) to start in August 2024. The position will be a full-time two-year contract, renewable by mutual consent. See  ESF Terms and Condition for further details of the package.

The Head of Primary Learning Enhancement Team (LET) will assume responsibilities to lead and manage strategic and day-to-day practices in relation to student learning diversity (formerly understood as Special Educational Needs [SEN]) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) in the Primary School. The Head of Primary LET will facilitate professional development for school staff to ensure effective learning diversity support.

Strategic Support

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching, modelling, and promoting inclusive practices for learning diversity and EAL
• Ensuring staff has access to relevant professional development to continuously develop inclusive practices for all students
• Collecting and analysing reliable data to support students' learning individually and collectively
• Collaborating with the Secondary Head of LET to develop and ensure the best and consistent inclusive practices across the College

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Policy

• Ensure that both strategic and day-to-day practices adhere to policy guidelines
• Ensure practices align and develop in accordance with the College's strategic plan

Communication

• Communicate clearly and professionally with all relevant stakeholders
• Keeping records of important meetings and communicating with students, teachers, parents, school leadership, and external professionals as needed.
• Share and discuss diagnostic and intervention data with all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Formatively inform parents of learning enhancement and EAL students regarding learning and development

Administration & Management

• Maintain effective learning records for students receiving learning enhancement including EAL support
• Ensure individualized education plans (IEPs) are maintained and accessible where necessary and appropriate
• Participate in the recruitment of primary LET teachers and educational assistants (EAs)
• Review and deploy primary LET staffing structures
• Manage and coordinate the budget and resources for primary LET support
• Attend ESF Learning Diversity and EAL meetings
• Participate in the RCHK admissions processes

Learning and Teaching

• Directly support students receiving learning enhancement including EAL support in a designated year level
• Co-teach where appropriate in a designated year level
• Lead the development and implementation of inclusive learning diversity (including EAL) practices
• Support teachers in developing IEPs
• Lead primary LET meetings
• Keep abreast of and share leading learning diversity (including EAL) practices and resources
• Identify and coordinate professional learning for staff and parents

Additionally, the Head of Primary LET may be requested to carry out duties that the Head of Primary (HoP) or College Principal deem reasonable and necessary. 

Line Management

The Head of Primary LET will report directly to the Head of Primary (HoP).

Profile

The Head of Primary LET is expected to have the following skills, capabilities and experience:

Skills and Capabilities:

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

In-depth knowledge of:

• Effective learning and teaching practices to support learning diversity (including EAL) in an environment that reflects diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)
• Planning, collaboration, and team-building processes
• Research-based assessment practices for, as, and of learning
• Diagnostic and learning resources that support and enhance learning diversity
• The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is preferred

Experience

• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Teaching the IBPYP preferred
• As a primary practitioner preferred
• Previous Learning Enhancement and/or EAL experience is essential

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE, or equivalent
• Learning Enhancement and/or EAL experience

Closing Date: 26th April 2024

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.

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.

www.esf.edu.hk

ABOUT THE TEAM

ESF Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK) is a world-class coeducational independent school and an IB World School. It was the first school in Asia to offer all four of the IB programmes: PYP, MYP, DP and CP.

Students are educated from Year 1 to Year 13 on one site, guided and encouraged by a team of experienced international educators. Our student body comprises 40 nationalities, with 20 languages represented. English is the medium of instruction, with Mandarin taught at every level. Technology is integrated college-wide throughout the curriculum. Creativity, activity, service (CAS) is integral to college life. Students participate in a myriad of artistic, musical, sporting and service activities conducted on-site and off-campus.

https://www.rchk.edu.hk