Secondary Humanities Teacher (History and Geography)

Position Overview

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and talented Secondary Humanities Teacher focusing on History and Geography. The successful candidate will be able to help students understand humanities not just as a subject of academic study, but as a way to understand themselves, and their world.

The successful candidate will teach across the age ranges from Grade 7 to 12 including Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and A Level (CIE and Edexcel). They therefore need to have an established background in successfully preparing senior cohorts for external examinations. 

Since our mission of cultivating compassionate creators and social entrepreneurs goes beyond the traditional curriculum, we are seeking teachers who are keen to develop new curriculum and adapt existing curriculum to integrate experiential learning, to purposefully adopt technology and more innovative pedagogies, such as project-based learning.

As an inclusive program serving a range of learners, the position will suit teachers who thrive in diverse classrooms and professionally collaborative cultures. The ability to differentiate, support individual learners, and teach Chinese Humanities will be relevant and vital.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience                                                                                                 

• BA in Humanities subjects (Geography or History) or English Literature (or similar field).

• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Teaching License).

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom (or similar) teaching experience in History and Geography.

• Experience in preparing students for IGCSE and A-Level exams. Experience working with other curricula, such as AP and IB is a strong advantage.

• Experience with HKDSE is a plus.

• Excellent English and strong written and spoken communication skills. As our school is bilingual, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.

• A commitment to innovative and future-focused education including project-based learning.

• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• A higher degree in education or humanities subject teaching.

• A commitment to remaining in Hong Kong and to see through the initial development phase of the school.

• A strong familiarity with educational technology.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Collaborative, positive, and inclusive approach - we strongly value harmony among staff.

• Experience working with students with a range of learning needs and abilities.

• Driven and motivated by the opportunity for professional growth and career advancement that joining a new school offers.

• Experience working in a bilingual or multicultural school environment.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time

• Location: Saint Too Bloom Academy, Tai Hang Tung, Kowloon

• Start Date: August 2026

• Reports To:  

  • Founder and Principal

  • Director of Academics

Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to recruitment@bloom.edu.hk. You can send a Humanities (History and Geography) unit plan if you would like to showcase specific interests, experience, or expertise. Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be expected to begin by August 2026.