Mainscale Class Teacher (Aug 2025 - Jun 2026) - Kowloon Junior School

Job Description

Kowloon Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and exemplary classroom teacher to work with our Year 4 team from August 2025 to June 2026. This position will be a full-time temporary teaching contract.

While our goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable working with groups of children across the primary phase and passionate about learning to achieve our vision of “Success for Every Child”, the main role of the classroom teacher is to maximize student learning and development through the planning, preparation and teaching of programs which meet students individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Assessment

• Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students individual learning needs and to ensure students progression
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
• Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
• Maintain a well-organized and stimulating learning environment
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show students achievement in relation to learning outcomes
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers

Wider professional roles

• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Ensuring the administration of classroom procedures are completed efficiently
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students learning

Additional responsibilities may include

• Assisting with or managing an aspect of daily school management
• Assisting year level coordinators, curriculum coordinators, student management coordinators, principal and vice principal with the performance of specific functions
• Assisting with or managing a specialist function such as sport, careers, student welfare, excursions or camps co-ordination
• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Qualified teacher status
• Exemplary classroom practitioner
• Experience of working within an inquiry-based setting
• Sound knowledge of effective assessment practices
• Committed to supporting childrens individual needs

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience with more than one curriculum model
• Experience in the PYP IB framework will be an advantage
• International and home teaching experience

Other Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Education, or
• Bachelors Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognized educational organization

For further details of the role, please refer to this generic job description.

The successful candidate must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid dependent visa to work in Hong Kong.

Interested candidates, please complete the online application form via ESF website. Please do not send CVs or letters of application directly to the school.

For any questions, please email the school at ****@kjs.edu.hk.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 20 June 2025

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 Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. 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 ESFs Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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行業 Industry

• 教育 / 培訓 Education / Training

工作種類 Job Category

• 教育 (教師) Education (Teacher)
• 行政 / 秘書 (文書 / 文職人員) Administration / Secretary (Clerical / Admin Staff)
• 兼職 / 臨時工作 (兼職 / 臨時工 / 合約) Part Time / Temporary Job / Contract (Part Time / Temporary Job / Contract )

學歷要求 Education

• 學士 Bachelor

Information :

• Company : ESF Kowloon Junior School
• Position : Mainscale Class Teacher (Aug 2025 - Jun 2026) - Kowloon Junior School
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK