About This Role
Key Responsibilities:
The HQP English Language Teacher will:
Show a passion for supporting the holistic development of young people;
Lead the planning, development, implementation and review an engaging programme for learners who use English as a second language in reference to the English National Curriculum;
Support the arrangement of an engaging learning space;
Attend meetings and development sessions, as required;
Contribute positively to a supportive working culture;
Act in support of school policy;
Support the safe running of the school campus.
Professional Expectations:
The HQP English Language Teacher will:
Hold a degree level qualification and TESL certification (100 hours)
Be a native English language user;
Have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience teaching English for the second language learners in a Bilingual setting;
Be able to nurture and stretch the most able whilst also making lessons accessible and enjoyable for all;
Be willing and able to reflect professionally in order to refine their practice;
Have a track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritise the happiness and wellbeing of all students;
Have excellent communication skills;
Manage their own time effectively;
Enjoy working as part of a talented and experienced team;
Have a pioneering attitude and a good sense of humour.
Child Safeguarding:
Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:
Attend child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct;
Play a leading role in promoting the welfare of students;
Report any concerns they have for the welfare of a student to the Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead;
Report any concerns they have relating to interactions observed between adults and students to the Principal;
Keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained.
Requirements Compliance with visa requirements for working in HK; Satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and Satisfactory criminal record checks prior to the start of the contract; 3 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher/employer) before the start of the contract; Verification of original qualifications. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.