Teacher of Science (1 year contract)

Job Title: Teacher of Science (Contract)

Contract Period:  January to December 2026

Application deadline: 1 November 2025. The School will review applications on a rolling basis.

Interested candidates please visit our School Website (www.harrowhongkong.hk) or Career website (career.aisl-edu.com) for more details . Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly for recruitment purpose only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Education is ever-changing and all staff are expected to participate constructively in school activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be varied in light of the business needs of the school. 

Specific aims and key responsibilities:

Supporting pupil learning and academic development by:

• Delivering engaging and differentiated Science lessons across Prep, IGCSE, and A Level

• Setting high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour

• Using effective assessment strategies and providing feedback to pupils and parents

• Encouraging academic curiosity and independent learning

Collaborating with the Science Department by:

• Contributing to curriculum planning and resource development

• Participating in teaching observations and sharing best practices

• Supporting departmental Super-curriculum and Co-curricular activities

• Assisting with pupil guidance on subject choices and university applications

Contributing to pastoral care and wider school life by:

• Serving as a Tutor in a day or boarding House

• Supporting pupil wellbeing and implementing safeguarding procedures

• Participating in evening supervision duties (if assigned to a boarding House)

• Engaging in school trips and residentials

Administrative and professional responsibilities include:

• Attending departmental and staff meetings

• Completing administrative tasks to support the Science Department

• Participating in CPD and school-wide professional development programmes

• Contributing to the Harrow Horizons co-curricular programme

Other responsibilities:

• Undertaking duties as reasonably requested by the Head of School or delegated representative

Requirements

• A good Honours degree in Science or a closely related subject, along with a recognised postgraduate teaching qualification (including QTS).

• Proven experience as an excellent classroom teacher, with a strong track record of delivering high academic outcomes.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic department, with the ability to inspire and support colleagues.

• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to manage departmental responsibilities effectively.

• A genuine passion for Biology and commitment to innovative teaching practices that engage and challenge students.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to the wellbeing and holistic development of pupils.

• All applicants should have in place the right to work in Hong Kong

Harrow Hong Kong is fundamentally committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. 

All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.

Harrow Hong Kong reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process