Sha Tin College, an international school for 11-18-year-olds with 1,200 students, is seeking to hire a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher of Science/Biology (Part Time) from May-Jun 2025.

Teachers are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of teaching and learning within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the guidance and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. 

Teachers work as part of the Faculty/Department team under the guidance and direction of the Head of the Faculty/Department and have expected roles to fulfil.

Working as part of the Faculty/Department team under the guidance and direction of the Head of Faculty/Department, the subject teacher is expected to fulfil the following roles:

• Providing learning opportunities for every student commensurate to her/his needs, abilities and stage of development by teaching a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success and challenges all students to achieve their full potential.
• Establishing effective and positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognition of the individuality of each student and affirming their cultural identity.
• Provide a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive and welcoming classroom.
• Teaching students, as timetabled, including the setting and marking of work.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Co-operating with other staff on the preparation and development of courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students and safeguarding their health and safety.
• Keeping up to date on teaching and international educational developments and sharing enthusiasm and resources with other teachers.
• Attending professional development programmes, participating in INSET courses and attending professional meetings which relate to curricular, administrative or organisational matters as required, scheduled by the Head of Faculty, Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team.
• Participating in the school system of cover for absent teachers.
• Participating in arrangements for preparing students for public examinations.
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above.
• Performing the pastoral duties of a teacher
• Taking responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties
• Contributing to the co-curricular programme.
• Performing other duties which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Principal.

The above list is neither exhaustive nor definitive and is subject to change in accordance with departmental and school needs. 

There are also additional negotiated leadership roles within the Department to support and enhance professional development. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent;
• 1-3 years of teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation.

Closing Date: 7 Apr 2025

All applicants should apply directly from the ESF website.

For enquiries, please contact Jamie Chan at [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now] .

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.

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