PYP Supply Teacher

Add expected salary to your profile for insights This position will be expected to teach and support the PYP programme. As a Malvern College teacher the postholder will play a full role in the school’s curricular, cocurricular and pastoral programmes. Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors in August 2018 and will ultimately provide around 1200 places for both Primary and Secondary pupils. This co-educational day school will cater largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multi-cultural nature of this vibrant city. MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning. MCHK is an authorised IB World School and offers Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme. Main Duties and Responsibilities Take responsibility for a primary class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class. Work closely with the PYP Coordinator, Head of Year and PYP colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the PYP programmes and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum. Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation. Contribute to collaborative learning at all levels of school life. Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect. Select relevant resources and digital tools to support and enhance learning. Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil learning. Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner. Write formal reports on a termly basis. Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary. Contribute to the school’s House system. Attend Parents’ Meetings, Open Mornings, Admissions Days and CPD as appropriate. Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme. Play a full part in the school’s admissions process including attending Saturday Admissions day(s) as required. Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Head of School or Headmaster. Requirements A recognised teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE). Minimum two years’ teaching experience in primary years education; Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates without prior IB experience will be considered. An appreciation of the IB Philosophy is required. All staff employed by the College to teach PYP would be expected to hold a current IB training qualification, at minimum of Category 1 level, within the given subject area prior to taking up the position. Ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and parents, and to build strong relationships with all members of the school community. Ability to work collaboratively. Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning. Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in Hong Kong and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross-cultural approach to work. Additional Requirements A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pupils and school beyond the academic day, including active participation in the academic enrichment and co‑curricular programmes. How To Apply Please send in application with a cover letter and full resume including your current and expected salaries addressed to the Human Resources Department, Malvern College Hong Kong by clicking Apply now . Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The final employment will be subject to pre‑employment and child protection checks. Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre‑employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and identity checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr