Primary Class Teacher (Year Six)- Renaissance College

Renaissance College is looking for a Primary Class Teacher (Year Six) to start in August 2023. 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.

Responsible to: Year-level leader (YLL)

Teachers in the year-level are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of learning and teaching within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the wellbeing and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. Working as part of a team under the guidance and direction of the Year-level leader, the teacher is expected to fulfill the following roles:

• Provide learning experiences for every student corresponding to their needs, abilities, and stage of development, by teaching a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success, and which challenges each student to achieve their full potential.
• Use structured inquiry to nurture learning, relying on student data to inform teaching.
• Establish effective and positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognition of the individuality of each student, affirming their identity. 
• Provide a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive, welcoming classroom that is conducive to learning. 
• Teach students, as timetabled, employing assessment of learning practices including feedback to feedforward.
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and achievement of students in accordance with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) expectations and the assessment policy/guidance of Renaissance College. 
• Collaborate and cooperate with other staff (whole school) on the preparation and development of a progression of learning, teaching resources, in alignment with leading learning & teaching practices used at the school. 
• Safeguard the health & safety of children.
• Keep up to date on teaching and international education developments, sharing enthusiasm and resources with colleagues.
• Regularly referring to professional learning and curriculum resources (sourced from MyIB [PYP Resource Centre], RCHK PHI platform & the Primary Staff Handbook)
• Attend professional development, participating in ‘on campus’ and ‘online’ courses, and professional meetings which relate to curricular, administrative, and/or organisational matters as required; these may be scheduled by the Year-level leader(s), Curriculum Coordinators, Primary Leadership Team, or College Leadership Team.
• Participate in the school system of cover for absent teachers.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external standardised assessments.
• Participate in administrative and organizational tasks related to such duties as are described above.
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school.
• Engage in transdisciplinary collaborative planning with other teachers who teach the year level.
• Engage in the House (Dynasty) system responsibilities of a teacher.
• Take responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties.
• Assist with or manage specialist functions such as sports, excursions, after-school activities and camp coordination.
• Perform other responsibilities which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Head of Primary and/or Principal.

The above list is neither exhaustive nor definitive and is subject to change with year-level needs and staff professional development.

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:  24 Mar 2023

To apply, please click here.

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 within ESF. 

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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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.

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.

Renaissance College encourages young people to be curious and caring global citizens. Our aim is to prepare well-educated young people to lead future generations, to seek and create an environment of intercultural understanding and respect for others.

https://www.rchk.edu.hk