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Special Educational Needs (Individualised Learning Needs) Teacher for Secondary Section (Possible Head of Individualised Learning Needs)

Special Educational Needs (Individualised Learning Needs) Teacher for Secondary Section (Possible Head of Individualised Learning Needs)

Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
15/08/2020
Apply by:
22 January 2020

Job overview

Special Educational Needs (Individualised Learning Needs) Teacher for Secondary Section

(Possible Head of Individualised Learning Needs)

Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is a private independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school established in 2004 under the auspices of the Victoria Shanghai Education Foundation Limited, a registered charitable body.  

VSA is an IB World School and the first in Hong Kong authorised to deliver three of the International Baccalaureate Programmes, providing a “through-train” IB education for students aged 6 to 18. The Primary School was authorised as an IB Primary Years Programme school in December 2005. In the Secondary School, the Middle Years Programme (“MYP”) and Diploma Programme (“DP”) were authorised in December 2006 and June 2007 respectively.  

VSA emphasizes a holistic approach to education, at the heart of which is inquiry-based learning and teaching. The Primary School offers a bilingual education (English and Putonghua); the Secondary School curriculum is delivered in English and supplemented by a strong Chinese programme.

VSA has approximately 1,868 students and a total faculty size of 193. In Secondary, there are 94 faculty members, more than half of whom are expatriate staff. 

VSA is accredited by CIS and NEASC. More information about Victoria Shanghai Academy can be found here: www.vsa.edu.hk 

VSA is now recruiting an enthusiastic and committed teacher for the above position for the school year beginning August 2020. The ideal candidate will have 

• Ideally a postgraduate qualification in working with students with special needs

• A formal teaching qualification

• A commitment to the philosophy of inclusion

• Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs 

• Ability to work collaboratively with specialist subject teachers to improve the learning outcomes of these students

• Ability to track the progress of individual students, set improvement targets, maintain up-to-date records and design appropriate interventions to help these students in reducing the achievement gap

• Ability to work in collaboration with parents and carers 

• Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB MYP

• A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning

• A growth-mindset looking to continually improve

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a new cultural environment

Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of educational philosophy and full resume to the Secondary School Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).

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About Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) Hong Kong

Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is a private independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school established in 2004 under the auspices of the Victoria Shanghai Education Foundation Limited, a registered charitable body.

VSA is an IB World School and the first in Hong Kong authorised to deliver three of the International Baccalaureate Programmes, providing a “through-train” IB education for students aged 6 to 18. The Primary School was authorised as an IB Primary Years Programme school in December 2005. In the Secondary School, the Middle Years Programme (“MYP”) and Diploma Programme (“DP”) were authorised in December 2006 and June 2007 respectively.

VSA emphasizes a holistic approach to education, at the heart of which is inquiry-based learning and teaching. The Primary School offers a bilingual education (English and Putonghua); the Secondary School curriculum is delivered in English and supplemented by a strong Chinese programme.

VSA has approximately 2,000 students and over 200 teaching staff. In Secondary, there are over 100 faculty members, consisting of local and expatriate staff.

VSA is accredited by CIS and NEASC. More information about Victoria Shanghai Academy can be found here: www.vsa.edu.hk


Vision and Mission

At VSA our mission is to develop passionate, healthy and accomplished bilingual learners who are globally engaged.


We will help our students VALUE themselves and others.

  • by offering multiple language pathways with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and heritage
  • by cultivating intercultural understanding and respect through curricular and co-curricular learning and
  • by providing a holistic education that emphasizes emotional and physical well-being and character development


We will help our students STRIVE to be the best they can be

  • by developing challenging and diverse academic programs aligned with IB approaches to teaching and learning
  • by creating an environment in which students exercise agency in their learning and are encouraged to explore and pursue their interests and passions and
  • by ensuring the best possible educational experience for all students through continuous reflection and revision of programmes, standards and practices


We will help our students ACT to make a better world

  • by encouraging students to explore issues and take action on a personal, local and global level
  • by fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes active partnerships within and beyond the school community and
  • by nurturing a sense of responsibility and creating opportunities for leadership development

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