Date: 16 Feb 2025

Location:

Kwun Tong, Hong Kong Island, HK

Job ID: 4286

School: Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong is a through-train day school known for its warm and friendly global community, made up of over 40 nationalities. Opened in 2014, the school provides extraordinary learning opportunities to students ages 3 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum frameworks of EYFS, Key Stage 1-3, IGCSE and IBDP. With a focus on individualised learning, the school’s rigorous curricula ensure that students have a creative and challenging learning experience. The school has three dedicated campuses located in Sai Kung, Lam Tin and Kwun Tong for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.

HEAD OF ENGLISH

Location: NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG

NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG is looking to recruit a HEAD OF ENGLISH to join our Secondary team, to drive excellent teaching and learning in the subject of English.

This is an exciting opportunity to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, who will change our world for the better. You will benefit our students and people, through our programmes such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King’s College London.

The Role

We seek a qualified Head of English to join our thriving and dynamic team across our outstanding and award-winning International Secondary School where your focus will be:

• To provide professional leadership for the English provision, and secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning & achievement for all students.
• To fulfil the school’s mission statement by delivering high quality education to our students, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting meet their varying learning, social, and welfare needs.
• Work in partnership with teachers, students and parents to secure the best outcomes possible for every learner.
• Maintain and raise standards where required and monitor and support student progress in all phases of the Secondary provision.
• Connect to our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, who will change our world for the better
• Inspire and motivate our students to succeed
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Qualified to Bachelor of Education or appropriate Degree with PGCE in relevant English subject
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Qualified teacher with experience teaching in a UK and/or international environment
• English Training or similar qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experiences
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum and related subject knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of children’s learning and development and how this relates to English practice
• Knowledge and awareness of current educational developments in English
• Experience of making effective contribution to school improvement through subject development, phase leadership, subject leadership, or management roles.
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of wider educational developments
• Knowledge and experience in raising standards for all groups of students.
• How to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
• Knowledge of assessment and reporting procedures
• Knowledge of IGCSE and IB syllabus and arrangements
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students
• Successfully teach students using technology in a virtual/hybrid environment
  
  

About You

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment as well as meet visa-related restrictions for Hong Kong of the China Region, including a Qualified to Bachelor of Education or appropriate Degree with PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status, hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent from other countries. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV and a Cover Letter.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also comply with all national, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

We expect all employees to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their everyday work, helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

EMPLOYMENT START DATE: 1 AUGUST, 2025

Job Description

Please view full Job Description here. JD – Head of English – NAISHK – Jan 2025

SELECTION PROCESS

The closing date for application is 28 February 2025. Interviews will be conducted by video conference, telephone or face-to-face in person in Hong Kong.

To Apply

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV and a Cover Letter. Please visit us online at Head of English Job Details | Nord Anglia Education

https://careers.nordangliaeducation.com/

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

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