Mainscale Student Support Teacher - Quarry Bay School

Quarry Bay School is seeking to appoint a full-time Mainscale Student Support Teacher from August 2023. See ESF Terms and Conditions for further details of the package.

This role is highly collaborative so we are looking for a well-qualified, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, practitioner who will be confident within the primary years and who thrives on team work.

This is a specialist role where the successful candidate will develop and deliver differentiated and personalised inclusion programmes for students across all year levels. The Student Support Teacher is responsible for developing appropriate provision including liaison with class teachers, parents and external professionals. Experience of working with external professionals in order to implement recommendations for students within the school context would be essential in this role.

The Student Support Teacher must:

• Be a champion of inclusion for all;
• An outstanding practitioner in both class and non-class based contexts with experience in working with students with diverse learning needs;
• Be highly visible and actively involved in the school;
• Be highly independent with resourceful approaches to planning for provision and possess initiative
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of inclusive practice and how to support learners through individualised support (Qualifications in the areas of Inclusion and neurodiversity are desirable);
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management;
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing high standards as well as developing great relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Clear understanding of Inclusion philosophy;
• Evidence of experience within the area of inclusion and experience of building successful and progressive teams;
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Closing Date: 23 March 2023

To apply, please click here.

For enquiries, please contact Sarah Gorman at +852 25664242 or sarah.gorman@qbs.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 within ESF. 

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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.

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About the Team

ESF Quarry Bay School aims to encourage a love of learning by providing learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom that help to develop confident, happy and successful learners who are curious about the world. We have 40 different nationalities represented in our school contributing to a rich and diverse learning environment.

We feel that all children have talents which can be developed and that all children can succeed. Providing equality of opportunity irrespective of race, gender, religion or disability for all children, is a vital aspect of our personal and social education policy which permeates all aspects of life in school. We encourage our students to care for each other and to develop as responsible, global citizens who can make a difference.

QBS prides itself on its quality relationships; students and adults work collaboratively and support each other enabling all to reach their full potential. Children with a range of learning needs are effectively supported by the school’s Individual Needs team. The school makes provision for children with moderate learning difficulties through the support of a specialist Learning Support teacher.

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