Early Years Continuity Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Key Responsibilities:

The Early Years Continuity Teacher (Maternity Cover) will:   

●        Provide a comprehensive service for Shrewsbury students and their families;   

●        Be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and reviewing a creative and engaging programme of study connected to the English National Curriculum;   

●        Communicate regularly and effectively with parents;   

●        Contribute positively to the wellbeing of others;   

●        Attend regular meetings with other members of the academic team;   

●        Play an active role in the Extra Curricular Activity programme;   

●        Support the safe running of the school campus.

●      Provide administrative support;

●      Monitor and manage the communal behaviour of students during break and lunch times;

●      Support with the enactment of school policies;

●      Be available on campus within term time between the hours of 07:30 and 15:30.

Professional Expectations:

The Early Years Continuity Teacher (Maternity Cover) will:

●        Be a fully qualified teacher with QTS;   

●        Have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience;   

●        Be passionate about the development of young people;   

●        Advocate for the benefits of a broad curriculum;   

●        Have a full understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage profile;

●        Be able to nurture and stretch the most able whilst also making lessons accessible and enjoyable for all;

●        Be internationally minded, demonstrating experience of and interest in working with children who speak English as an additional language;   

●        Be willing and able to reflect professionally in order to refine their practice;   

●        Have a track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritise the happiness and well-being of all students;   

●        Have excellent communication skills;   

●        Manage their own time effectively;   

●        Enjoy working as a part of a talented and experienced team;   

●        Have a pioneering attitude and a good sense of humour.

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:

●      Attend child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct;

●      Play a leading role in promoting the welfare of students;

●      Report any concerns they have for the welfare of a student to the Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead;

●      Report any concerns they have relating to interactions observed between adults and students to the Principal;

●      Keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained.

Requirements:

●      Compliance with visa requirements for working in HK;

●      Satisfactory criminal record checks prior to the start of the contract;

●      3 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher/employer) before the start of the contract;

●      Verification of original qualifications.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be accepted through the full completion of a Teacher Online Application Form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shrewsburyhkg_academic1718.

Further Details:

Full details of the school are available on our website at http://www.shrewsbury.edu.hk.

Any queries should be forwarded to our Human Resources Department at: vacancies@shrewsbury.edu.hk