Teacher of Expressive Arts (Music, Dance, Drama) - Peak School

Peak School is now seeking to appoint a Teacher of Expressive Arts (Music, Dance, Drama).  Leadership points (TLR) may be allocated based on experience. The position will be a full-time two years contract, renewable by mutual consent. See ESF Terms and Condition  for further details of the package. If you are a motivated, enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference to young people’s lives - please apply. We would love to hear from you.

The Teacher of Expressive Arts will be an enthusiastic and exemplary classroom practitioner with a passion for performing arts. They will lead the continued development of this dynamic and valued aspect of our curriculum. There is an opportunity for leadership points for suitable candidates who have appropriate experience.

Main Accountabilities - Teaching and Learning:

• Work with teachers ensuring the Expressive Arts programme has authentic links across the PYP programme of inquiry
• Teach music skills across the school. Coordinate and prepare students for concerts/performances within the school and across the Foundation
• Coordinate curriculum documentation
• Support assembly programmes
• Coordinate school choirs and orchestra
• Add value to our talented students across the expressive arts areas
• Represent the school at the ESF Curriculum Group
• Experience in teaching children with individual needs
• Have an optimistic outlook and warm personality
• Be focused and set high expectations in terms of music and other expressive arts outcomes and deliver on these outcomes
• Have experience or potential to build upon the school’s image and profile in terms of expressive arts with parents and the wider community
• Show evidence of leadership and pedagogy in expressive arts
• Can work successfully as part of a team
• Have evidence of the ability to use technology to support and enhance learning
• Have sound knowledge and understanding of assessment and be able to implement and analyse data

Wider professional roles:

• Plan and engage in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Collaborate with staff to cater for and support students with additional learning needs across a phase of whole school
• Collaborate with the wider ESF community and beyond to enhance learning experiences for students

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assist with or manage an aspect of daily school management
• Assist the Principal and/or Vice Principal with the performance of specific functions
• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular program

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor degree in any subjects with PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) or equivalent
• 2+ years teaching experience within a recognized educational organization is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience
• An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum framework (PYP) is highly desirable

Closing Date:  30 November 2021

For enquiries, please contact Mr Bill Barnett (bill.garnet@peakschool.edu.hk)/ Ms Matilda Ng (matilda.ng @peakschool.edu.hk) at +852 28497211. 

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.

www.esf.edu.hk 

About the Team

ESF Peak School opened in 1911 and grew rapidly to serve the needs of the community in the area. We are a 2-form entry school with 360 student places in Year 1 to Year 6. At Peak School, our mission is to become effective communicators, confident critical thinkers and enthusiastic life-long learners. In partnership with our community, we strive to have integrity and be socially responsible global citizens.  The school prides itself on being a community school that respects and appreciates the contributions of everyone involved.  

We offer the IB PYP, which is based on an inquiry approach to learning. Our highly committed and skillful staff ensure that children experience the joy of learning through a curriculum that is relevant, significant, engaging and challenging. At Peak School, students are supported and encouraged to enhance their sense of wonder and creativity through exploration and experimentation, making mistakes and learning from them along the way. Students at Peak School have a lot of opportunity to exercise leadership skills and participate in a range of arts, environmental, and sporting activities.

The school is fortunate to be nestled within the lush hills of The Peak, where we are surrounded by nature and have easy access to trails. The school also boasts of a large playing field, a well-resourced library, and a cosy garden. Most of all, we are proud of the strong family atmosphere that the Peak School community has fostered for over a hundred years.

http://www.ps.edu.hk