Primary Chinese teacher, Part-time (One-year finite) - Renaissance College

Renaissance College requires a Part-time (0.5) Primary Chinese Teacher to start in August 2025. This position is a one-year finite contract. 

Renaissance College is a leading educational organization. Teachers in the year-level are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of learning and teaching within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the well- being and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. Class teachers embrace learning diversity, modelling, advocating for, and nurturing high expectations for learning amongst students in their care. Within their teaching teams, class teachers collaborate with a team of six educators (including themselves) and between 4-6 educational assistants. Teachers must also be skilled at collaborating with single-subject teachers from across the school as well as members of the Learning Enhancement Team (LET) to live our vision, mission, and Bedrock Principles.

Responsible to: Primary Head of Chinese 

Teachers in the Chinese team are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of learning and teaching within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the well- being and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. Working as part of a team under the guidance and direction of the Primary Head of Chinese, the teacher is expected to fulfill the following roles:

• Provide learning experiences for every student corresponding to her/his needs, abilities, and stage of development, by teaching a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success, and which challenges each student to achieve their full potential
• Demonstrate and apply an in-depth knowledge of the language and learning of the language  for native and non-native learners in the subject of Chinese
• Possess English language competence to support students’ ability to translanguage,  engage in professional dialogue and professional development, and document learning and teaching in English when needed
• Use structured inquiry to nurture learning, relying on student data to inform teaching
• Establish effective and positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognition of the individuality of each student, affirming their identity 
• Provide a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive, welcoming classroom that is conducive to learning
• Teach students, as timetabled, employing assessment of learning practices including feedback to feedforward
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and achievement of students in accordance with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) expectations and the assessment policy/guidance of Renaissance College
• Collaborate and cooperate with other staff (whole school) on the preparation and development of a progression of learning, teaching resources, in alignment with leading learning & teaching practices used at the school
• Safeguard the health & safety of children
• Keep up to date on teaching and international education developments, sharing enthusiasm and resources with colleagues
• Regularly referring to professional learning and curriculum resources (sourced from MyIB [PYP Resource Centre], RCHK PHI platform & the Primary Staff Handbook 2021-2022)
• Attend professional development, participating in ‘on campus’ and ‘online’ course, and attending professional meetings which relate to curricular, administrative and/or organisational matters as required; scheduled by the Primary Head of Chinese, Curriculum Coordinators, Primary Leadership Team, or College Leadership Team
• Participate in the school system of cover for absent teachers
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Engage in transdisciplinary collaborative planning with other teachers who teach the year level
• Engage in the House (Dynasty) system responsibilities of a teacher
• Take responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties
• Perform other responsibilities which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Head of Primary and/or Principal

The above list is neither exhaustive nor definitive and is subject to change with Chinese team needs and staff professional development. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject and a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2025

For enquiries, please contact Alice Har at  haro1@rchk.edu.hk.

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.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.