Teacher of Individual Needs (Aug to Oct 2024) - West Island School
English Schools Foundation
Hong Kong
Temporary
Full-time
17 days ago
Job Description:West Island School is seeking a Teacher of Individual Needs from August 2024 to October 2024 to join a highly successful team. The position will be a full-time temporary position as a Maternity Cover.The successful candidate will join a well respected faculty of five specialist Individual Needs teachers and 9 educational assistants. You will be using your knowledge and experience of diverse learning needs to teach students between the ages of 11-18. Teachers who have experience in either primary or secondary, as well as mainstream English and specialist settings are welcome to apply.Our school has a fully inclusive philosophy and our only admission criteria is that children can access our English medium education. We therefore benefit from the strength of diverse learner variability and our teachers provide differentiated learning approaches and materials as part of mainstream mixed ability classes. Some students have a more personalised curriculum and experience additional classes with specific and targeted content to support their progress. A few students are part of our Learning Centre as they have highly specific needs, such as Autism, which require further small group work and personalised support.Our Individual Needs team are diverse themselves and have a range of experience and skills which enable them to skilfully support each other and the wider teaching team. Please mention all subjects you are qualified to teach in your application as well as any specific experience or expertise that you have in attending to learner variability. A commitment to holistic education is a must. Knowledge and experience of teaching English language up to IGCSE would be an advantage.All teachers at West Island School are tutors to a group of approximately 15 students within a particular year group and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of young people through pastoral work. It is essential that you are willing and able to contribute to the wider life of our schools such as CAS activities.In return for your passion and delivering quality education, we offer a highly competitive pay. Our strength as part of the English Schools Foundation means that we offer security and the opportunities that are inherent in an established organization of our size.Principal - Vicki Hallatt vicki.hallatt@wis.edu.hkHead of Individual Needs - Maria Woods maria.woods@wis.edu.hkSee for further details of the conditions of service.Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in the subject with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
1-3 years of teaching experience within a recognized educational organisation is preferred
Relevant recent teaching experience of our programmes (or their equivalents)
Commitment to inclusion
Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
Evidence of leading or contributing to an extra-curricular programme of events
Pro-active, adaptable and passionate team player able to share responsibility for the development of curriculum and pedagogy
As this is a temporary maternity post, applicants must be a Permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.For inquiries, please direct to Rathi Nandakumar @ 852- 28191962 or Email: rathi.nandakumar@wis.edu.hkVideos: |Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.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 (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.ESF is an Equal Opportunities EmployerThe English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.SecondaryTeacherSecondaryTeacherLearningSupportAbout 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.About the Team:West Island School is a world class co-educational IB World School with a leading reputation in Hong Kong. Our school motto “Strength from Diversity” reflects that the school caters for students from over 40 nationalities. The school has a strong focus on developing responsible global citizenship teaching through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Courage, compassion and service beyond the classroom define our students. We have a reputation for academic excellence and the vast majority of students graduate to a range of leading worldwide universities after completing the IBDP or IBCP programme. In 2020, our average score for the IB Diploma was 37, and 29% of students achieved 40 points or more. Extracurricular activities are offered termly through an extensive CAS programme (Community, Activity and Service). We have a strong focus on pastoral care to support the whole development of young people.