Teacher Leader for Teaching, Learning and Inclusion (TLR 2 - Starting Aug '27)

English Schools Foundation; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Sha Tin Junior School is seeking a Teacher Leader for Teaching, Learning and Inclusion for August 2027 on a 2-year full-time contract renewable by mutual consent. ESF Terms and Conditions apply.

The role involves leading teaching and learning across the school, coordinating IB/PYP curriculum development, and supporting professional learning and moderation of assessments. Enquiries welcome via the ESF system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent.
• Evidence of further professional study e.g. Masters in Education.
• Recent IB/PYP and middle leadership experience is essential.
• Strong evidence of a robust understanding of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Teaching and Learning practice in context throughout the school and associated transitions.
• Actively lead and monitor curriculum development across the school.
• Support collaboration across the school, and support planning and professional learning.
• Support the moderation of assessment and evidence this in practice.
• Enable professional learning through collaboration and self-evaluation.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.
• Participate in SJS and ESF validated self-evaluation processes.
• Take an active role in the IBO evaluation process.
• Help support recommendations for and organisation of professional learning.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE

Masters in Education

Recent IB/PYP and middle leadership experience

Strong evidence of robust understanding of teaching and learning

Job description

Sha Tin Junior School is seeking to appoint a Teacher Leader for Teaching, Learning and Inclusion from August 2027.

The position will be on a 2-year full-time contract, renewable by mutual consent. See ESF Terms and Conditions for further details of the package.

Responsibilities

• TLR 2 Teacher Leader for Teaching, Learning and Inclusion
• To lead and support Teaching and Learning practice in context throughout the school and the associated transitions
• To actively lead and monitor curriculum development across the school
• To support collaboration across the school, and support planning and professional learning
• To support the moderation of Assessment and evidence this in practice.
• Enable professional learning through collaboration and self-evaluation
• To coach and mentor colleagues
• To participate in SJS and other ESF validated self-evaluation processes
• To take an active role in the IBO evaluation process
• To help support recommendations for and organisation of professional learning

Specific Coordination Roles

• Understanding of the IB/PYP and inquiry-based learning
• Understand Phonics
• Understand how to teach reading and writing
• Understand how to teach mathematics
• Understand the needs of young students
• Coordinate, lead and develop the IB curriculum in relation to teaching and learning
• Support the PYP coordinator.
• Review the IB evaluation processes
• Support the development of specific IB Programme Development Plans
• Support the strategic direction of the school as directed by the Principal
• Lead whole school professional learning opportunities
• Contribute to the School Development Plan

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Evidence of further professional study eg. Masters in Education
• Recent IB/PYP and middle leadership experience is essential
• Strong evidence of a robust understanding of teaching and learning

For enquiries, please contact Philippa Lui @ 26922721 or Email: [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date. By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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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 Sha Tin Junior School’s vision – "Learning for Life" – is underpinned by four core values. In order to aspire towards a life of learning, we encourage our students to focus on:

• Wellbeing
• Inclusivity
• Flexible minds
• Making a difference

We offer a balanced programme ensuring learners have the opportunity to develop academically, mentally, socially and physically. Our programme is guided by the philosophy of Positive Education and is inquiry based in outlook. Individual needs are catered for through an inclusive approach, implementing a range of teaching and learning approaches. All stakeholders are encouraged to develop resilience, use a growth mindset and a "can do" attitude. We empower learners to take meaningful action and realise the impact each and every one of us can have in reaching the 2030 Global Goals.

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