MUSIC TEACHER – SECONDARY SCHOOL – ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM(MATERNITY COVER)

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) in Hong Kong is one of the city’s leading international schools, offering high-quality, holistic education to a diverse student body of approximately 1,300 students, supported by 240 dedicated faculty and staff. Established as a non-profit organisation, GSIS operates under a unique governance model with affiliation to the German government, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to educational excellence and international cooperation. The school is structured into two distinct Streams—German and English— providing pathways to the German International Abitur and the I/GCSE & IBDP qualifications, respectively.

GSIS is a value-driven institution that empowers its multicultural community through a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Rooted in both German and English educational traditions, the school nurtures global citizens who are well-prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. We are now inviting applications for the following position, commencing in January 2026.

MUSIC TEACHER – SECONDARY SCHOOL – ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM

(Maternity Cover from January-June 2026)

The successful candidate will be an excellent music classroom practitioner who is dedicated to enabling each child to achieve the highest possible standards in creative music education.  S/he will be expected to be up-to-date with current music teaching and learning practices including differentiated learning, assessment and reporting. S/he will be a dynamic, open-minded and enthusiastic music practitioner who is dedicated to creating learning experiences and performance opportunities designed to engage every student and instill a love of music throughout our school community.  Teaching experience in an international context is desirable.

What is required and what we’re looking for 

• Teacher qualification (Music specialism)

• Minimum of 3 years music teaching experience preferred

• High standards as a performing musician

• Understanding of Assessment for Learning

• Capability to adopt effective assessment strategies, collection methods and tools for tracking student learning and progress in music, in and across year groups

• Commitment to the school’s mission, aims and values

• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient

• Positive work ethic

• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills (native speaker level)

• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular Music & Arts activities

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and child protection screening will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS. The successful candidate will also be required to attend in-house child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct.

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2024 on our website at https://www.gsis.edu.hk/2023/09/igcse-results-2023/.

Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/. Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.