Secondary French Teacher (required for August 2023)

DBIS seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified and successful full-time Secondary French teacher who is willing to commit to working in a stimulating and dynamic international educational environment.

The successful applicant will be a fully qualified and experienced Secondary School teacher. The applicant is asked to state any other subject strengths. The applicant must also have a degree in French, a relevant postgraduate teaching qualification and recent proven experience. Previous experience of teaching I/GCSE and A Level French is desirable but not essential for the role. Additionally, experience of teaching Spanish or Chinese may be helpful but is not required; please clearly indicate your range of language experience in your application.

Please note that for a suitable candidate, we would also consider taking on someone on a part-time basis for this role; please make it clear if this is something that you may be interested in when you apply.

Additionally, if you have experience in a university counsellor role or in supporting university applications, please make this clear in your application. This is not directly related to the role but may be considered.

All new teachers are offered two-year renewable contracts and a competitive compensation package, with a gratuity of 18.75%, an additional monthly cash allowance, remuneration of school fees for one child and full medical and dental insurance for the employee.

Closing date for applications: 9 December 2022

Interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong or online.

A detailed job specification can be found HERE.

To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

Please note: Interviews will be arranged immediately on receipt of suitable applications and the appointment may be made before the closing date.

SAFEGUARDING

Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. In accordance with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, all posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.