Deputy Head of English, TLR3 (Starting Aug 2025) – Island School – Hong Kong – Tes Jobs

October 23, 2024

Job Description

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Employer: Island School

Job overview

Island School is a highly successful IB secondary school located in the heart of Hong Kong. Over 1300 students aged 11 to 18 study an innovative and exciting curriculum combining our self-designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, and IB programs. 
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the IGCSE programme in the English Learning Area. Duties include complying with all the administrative requirements of the Cambridge exam board and organising internal assessment arrangements. It also will involve leading staff in designing an innovative and comprehensive teaching programme. It is expected that the post holder will lead the internal ongoing professional development of staff in delivering IGCSE First Language English and IGCSE World Literature and any other courses that may fall within the responsibility of this Phase.
All TLR responsibility holders have a teaching responsibility and are layered on top of a main scale teacher’s job description

Responsibilities

Leading the specified phase or curriculum area in developing and improving teaching and learning. For this position this will be the Year 10 and 11 phase in the English department.
Monitoring/evaluating the development of teaching and learning in the specified phase or curriculum area and coordinating with other Phase leaders to ensure Curriculum alignment and progression.
Contributing to, supporting and implementing the English Development Plan for the Year 10 and 11 phase.
Implementing departmental intervention strategies for students in Year 10 and 11 in English.
Supporting the School Performance Management system for the curriculum area and completing Performance Management interviews as required.
Communicating and liaising effectively within the specified phase/curriculum area and with others in the school and its community, i.e. Head of EAL, SSS and Exams Officer.
Running effective meetings, standardisation and moderation sessions and providing agendas and minutes of these meetings.  
To be up to date with changes and information from the Cambridge exam board relating to both IGCSE courses and communicate this with the team.
To step in and support the other Deputy Head of English in the absence of the HOD.
Implementing all agreed school policies and actively promoting a whole school vision.
Take responsibility for the coordination of the planning of Units of work and managing resources in the IGCSE English programs.  
Collaborating with other Hexagon/curriculum areas to develop cross-curricular links.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject and a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
Proven experience in teaching English at the secondary level within a recognized educational organisation, preferably within an IGCSE/ IB school setting.
Previous leadership experience in an educational setting is preferred.
Strong understanding of current pedagogy, with excellent practice exemplified in own teaching.
Strong leadership and organisational skills with the accountability of professional reflection and development (PRD) within the team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Proficient and experienced in utilising data analysis and learning technologies.
Commitment to contribute to the extra-curricular activities of the school.
Commitment to fostering an active and creative learning environment.
Commitment to professional development and collaboration across the school.

Teaching in Hong Kong
We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school.
Terms and conditions of an ESF primary/secondary teacher for the 2024-25 school year are here.
Please visit Our School Website to learn more about the Island School.

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 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.

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. 
www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team
At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas.
Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production.

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