Part Time- Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Coordinator

ESF; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Part time

Job summary

ESF Peak School in Hong Kong is seeking a Part Time Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Coordinator to foster environmental stewardship across the campus and support outdoor learning. The role focuses on inspiring students, guiding the Environment Group, and coordinating school-wide waste management programs, including composting and recycling, with collaboration across teachers and ESF colleagues.

The coordinator will write regular updates for the school newsletter and participate in ESF

Qualifications

• Strong passion for environmental education and sustainability.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and manage primary-aged children in outdoor settings.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to large audiences and writing parent communications.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively alongside teachers and ESF colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a sense of wonder about the natural environment across all year groups.
• Lead and mentor the student Environment Group to empower young leaders.
• Plan, organise, and facilitate weekly garden sessions for Year 1 and Year 2.
• Deliver assemblies to educate students on environmental issues and ESF initiatives.
• Oversee school-wide waste management systems, including composting and recycling.
• Write updates for the school newsletter to inform parents about sustainability efforts.

Skills

Student engagement

Outdoor learning

Environmental education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Part Time- Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Coordinator

The Environment & Sustainability Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship across Peak School. This hands-on position focuses on inspiring students, supporting teachers with practical outdoor learning, and coordinating school-wide sustainability systems.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Learning

Inspire a sense of wonder and awe about the natural environment across all year groups.

Lead and mentor the student Environment Group, empowering young leaders to take action.

Plan, organise, and facilitate weekly garden sessions for Year 1 and Year 2 students during Discovery Time

Deliver engaging presentations at school assemblies to educate students on environmental issues and internal E&S initiatives.

Curriculum & Practical Support

Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate practical, hands-on environmental activities into Units of Inquiry.

Provide direct support to students during practical environmental projects and outdoor learning.

Operations & Community Outreach

Oversee and facilitate everyday school-wide waste management systems, including composting and recycling.

Write regular updates for the school newsletter to inform, engage, and involve parents in sustainability efforts.

Represent Peak School at English Schools Foundation (ESF) cross-school meetings to share best practices and align on network-wide sustainability goals.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

Strong passion for environmental education and sustainability.

Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and manage primary-aged children in outdoor settings.

Excellent communication skills for presenting to large audiences (assemblies) and writing parent communications.

Collaborative mindset to work effectively alongside classroom teachers and wider ESF colleagues.

Applicants must be a permanent resident of Hong Kong or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

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.
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.

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

ESF Peak School opened in 1911 and grew rapidly to serve the needs of the community in the area. We are a 2‑form entry school with 360 student places in Year 1 to Year 6. At Peak School, our mission is to become effective communicators, confident critical thinkers and enthusiastic life‑long learners. In partnership with our community, we strive to have integrity and be socially responsible global citizens. The school prides itself on being a community school that respects and appreciates the contributions of everyone involved.
We offer the IB PYP, which is based on an inquiry approach to learning. Our highly committed and skillful staff ensure that children experience the joy of learning through a curriculum that is relevant, significant, engaging and challenging. At Peak School, students are supported and encouraged to enhance their sense of wonder and creativity through exploration and experimentation, making mistakes and learning from them along the way. Students at Peak School have a lot of opportunity to exercise leadership skills and participate in a range of arts, environmental, and sporting activities.
The school is fortunate to be nestled within the lush hills of The Peak, where we are surrounded by nature and have easy access to trails. The school also boasts of a large playing field, a well‑resourced library, and a cosy garden. Most of all, we are proud of the strong family atmosphere that the Peak School community has fostered for over a hundred years.
https://ps.esf.edu.hk