Lower School Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It is the third school in the Harrow family of schools in the Asia region and provides a British education from Early Years to Year 13 in custom-built facilities in a stunning location in Hong Kong. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London with the international mindedness of a diverse pupil body in Hong Kong. Having opened in September 2012, the School roll is currently around 1600 and the school achieves the best results in Hong Kong at A-level and GCSE. We were delighted to have featured as one of the top 100 Schools in the World, top 10 Schools in Asia and one of the leading schools in Hong Kong according to the Spears Index since 2020. Harrow Hong Kong is, however, about much more than academic results and our pupils excel in music, drama, sport and art as well as service and charity work. Our pupils go on to some of the top universities across the world including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham University, University of Exeter, The University of Edinburgh, Princeton, UPenn, UC Berkeley, The University of Hong Kong and Tsinghua University.

Job Title: Lower School Class Teacher

Job Purpose: To empower and inspire our pupils to achieve their very best and to become independent and accomplished learners.

Start Date: 20 Aug 2025 to 20 March 2026

Tenure: Maternity Cover

Application deadline: 11 June 2025 (The School will review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply immediately.)

Interested candidates please click the “Quick Apply” button or complete the application form on the Online Application Portal via https://career.aisl-edu.com/. Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly for recruitment purpose only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Education is ever-changing and all staff are expected to participate constructively in school activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be varied in light of the business needs of the school.

Specific aims and key responsibilities are:

● Responsibility for high standards of teaching and learning within the classroom, including:

● Working across a range of classes within the Lower School to provide high-quality teaching and learning to pupils of different ages

● Managing curriculum delivery and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests pupils, is appropriate to their needs and skill-levels and in a manner consistent with school and departmental policies and procedures

● Fostering, by example, a spirit of enquiry and culture of excellence in the classroom

● Maintaining an on-going formative assessment programme related to the curriculum and associated learning objectives

● Maintaining consistency with internal marking schedules and moderation procedures

● Maintaining legible, accurate, comprehensive, records of formative and summative assessment results

● Contributing to written reports on pupil performance for internal and external use as required and participating in parent/teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress and targets

● Effectively use a range of IT to support Teaching & Learning

● A contribution to the development of teaching and learning in the relevant year group and across the School where necessary, including:

● Under the Phase Leader, planning, preparing and reviewing the curriculum as part of the year group team

● Keeping up-to-date with subject developments outside the School and bringing them to the attention of colleagues

● Supporting and contributing to the schools strategic development plan

● An effective contribution to pastoral care in the School, including:

● Placing high importance on pupil wellbeing and development

● Communicating and consulting with parents on any issues relating to the wellbeing and development of pupils

● Consultation with the Phase Leader regarding communications with parents

● Participating in the maintenance of high standards of behaviour of pupils in the classroom and around the School

● Following School policies with regard to the health and safety of pupils both on and off the School premises

● Supervising pupils during non-curriculum time as determined by the duty rota

● Implementing safeguarding procedures at the School

● An effective contribution to the Harrow Horizons programme.

● Participation in the Schools super-curriculum programme in one or more activities, including:

a. Leading a super-curriculum activity

b. Contributing to the Schools co-curricular programme

● All teachers are expected to:

● Actively seek opportunities to develop professionally including subject-specific knowledge, teaching and learning theory and research, and career-related goals

● Participate fully in the annual Professional Performance Review and proactively participate in the various CPD opportunities given by both the School and the Harrow Academy Programme

● Participate in School-wide CPD initiatives and be prepared to share expertise in CPD programmes

● Actively participating in our CPD programme, working towards whole school CPD priorities as well as your own professional development targets, as well as leading subject specific CPD as required.

● Helping, as appropriate, to advise pupils with university applications and supporting them in preparing for applications and interviews

● Other responsibilities:

● Undertaking duties as the Head of School or a delegated representative may reasonably request.

Harrow Hong Kong is fundamentally committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. 

All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.

Harrow Hong Kong reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications:

● Good Honours degree

● A postgraduate teaching qualification, including QTS

● Evidence of further relevant professional development

Skills:

● A strong commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

● The ability and commitment to be an excellent classroom teacher

● A commitment to the wellbeing and pastoral care of children

● Interests and abilities that can enhance the Schools Harrow Horizons programme

● Have a vision for and the ability to translate Harrow Hong Kongs vision to be a leading school in Asia into reality

● The ability to inspire others and lead by example, role modelling the Schools vision statement Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership in relationships with pupils, teachers and parents

● The ability to work in a successful and dynamic school

● Excellent inter-personal skills with pupils, teachers and parents

● Excellent administrative, organisational, and developed IT skills

Experience:

● Proven experience as a successful classroom teacher

● A proven track record of delivering on academic performance

● A proven track record of suitability for working with children and young people, including the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries

● Experience of collaborating with colleagues

Knowledge:

● Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives

Personal Qualities:

● Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

● Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents

● Positive rapport with pupils

● High levels of personal presentation, integrity and communication skills

● Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

Attitudes:

● A team player with leadership qualities and a reflective and flexible approach

● Organised, energetic, positive and able to self-direct

● Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life

● Ability to think creatively and imaginatively

● Committed to the Harrow Hong Kongs ethos

● High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct

● Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the school

● Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as required

● A positive ‘can do approach in all aspects of the role

● A willingness to be fully committed to the life of a busy boarding school with a commitment to giving both Day and Boarding pupils the best educational experience

● High levels of personal presentation, integrity and communication skills

● An understanding of how a boarding school operates and a commitment to giving both Day and Boarding pupils the best educational experience

● A commitment to high quality Feedback and Marking to ensure pupils make excellent progress and understand where they are in their learning journey

Information :

• Company : Asia International School Limited
• Position : Lower School Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Location : Tuen Mun, New Territories
• Country : HK