Teacher of English
Discovery Bay International School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2015
Job overview
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is a very special international community school. Situated in the heart of the wonderful community of Discovery Bay, our students enjoy a distinctive learning journey that begins in Early Years progresses to Primary and culminates in the Secondary Section. The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extra curricular activities. Currently there are over 900 students at the school.
At the heart of our educational philosophy are the values of care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is known, supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Secondary School Teaching Positions – required for August 2015
Teacher of English
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified and successful full time fluent English speaking teacher who is willing to commit to working in a stimulating and dynamic international educational environment.
The successful applicant will be a fully qualified and experienced secondary school teacher. The applicant is asked to state any other subject strengths. Class sizes are set at 22. The applicant must also have a Degree in Education or equivalent postgraduate qualification as well as recent proven experience. Experience of teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 of the English National Curriculum is desirable.
All new teachers are offered two-year renewable contracts and a competitive compensation package; a gratuity of 18.75%, an additional monthly cash allowance and full medical and dental insurance for the employee.
Please visit our website for further information (www.dbis.edu.hk).
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2015
Please forward a letter of application and curriculum vitae, in writing or by email (MS Word or PDF attachment). Please include the names and contact details of two professional referees and address all applications to:
Mr Paul Tough
Head of School
Discovery Bay International School
Discovery Bay
Lantau Island
Hong Kong
About Discovery Bay International School
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is a very special international community school. Situated in the heart of the wonderful community of Discovery Bay, our students enjoy a distinctive learning journey that begins in Early Years, progresses to Primary and culminates in the Secondary section. The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Currently there are around 1,000 students at the school. At the heart of our educational philosophy are the values of care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is known, supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Safeguarding
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.
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