Chinese Teacher (IB PYP - Starting Jan 2019)

Responsibilities

• Delivering lessons and guiding pupils in Chinese subjects
• Designing a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum that will inspire pupils to take action and to continue their learning
• Implementing the curriculum across the primary years
• Contributing to the formation of collaborative learning communities at all levels of school life
• Creating inquiry based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect
• Selecting and using relevant resources and digital tools to support and enhance learning
• Differentiating learning experiences to ensure that each pupil is motivated and challenged to meet their potential
• Developing rich and meaningful assessment tasks and giving timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil's learning
• Being actively involved in pastoral support, realizing that it is as important to learning and personal development as academic support
• Playing a role in the Tutor and House systems which will be at the heart of the pastoral support structure in the school
• Communicating effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues using a range of multimedia tools and resources

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language, Chinese Literature or relevant subject area
• Relevant teaching qualification in Chinese as a Foreign Language
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in the required area of learning
• Minimum two years' teaching experience in primary education
• Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP is preferred
• Recent and relevant professional development
• Experience in project supervision and interdisciplinary learning
• Recent experience of curricular innovation and development
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs including English language learners
• Possessing collaborative skills

Application Process

All applications for current vacancies listed below should be submitted online.  Applicants are required to complete an online profile and supporting statement and upload a CV.  

Applicants must provide details of three referees, of which one must be their most recent employer.  If shortlisted, we will contact referees prior to interview.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by Skype or in person, depending on the nature of the position and the applicant's location.  The decision to appoint rests with the management of the individual school as the employer.  Malvern College Hong Kong reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate at any stage during the process.

Malvern College Hong Kong exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks.

For any enquiries regarding teaching vacancies in Malvern College Hong Kong please email hr@malverncollege.org.hk.

Basic Requirements for All Teaching Positions

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE, M.Ed)
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience in mainstream school setting

Language Requirements

• General teaching positoins:  Native level of English
• Chinese teaching positions:  Native level of Putonghua