Island School - Creative Arts Director - (Hong Kong)

Island School

New Territories, Hong Kong 


Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: Dance , Drama , Media Arts , Music , Visual Art

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 May 2021


Excellent subject knowledge in at least one subject area in the faculty, A good understanding of the range of curricula across the faculty, A strong understanding of current pedagogy, with excellent practice exemplified in own teaching.

<p><b>Island School</b> is a highly successful IB school located in Hong Kong. 1200 students aged 11 to 18 study our innovative and exciting curriculum combining our own self designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, IB Diploma and BTEC programs. Currently based in temporary facilities in Sha Tin until September 2022 we will be returning to a brand new campus on Borrett Road designed to suit our curriculum. Here, facilities will include a world class sports centre, maker spaces, open classrooms and a black box theatre. </p><p>We are looking to appoint a successful leader to the position of Faculty Leader - Creative Arts Director. It will be an advantage if the successful candidate is a specialist drama teacher. This role will come with a TLR 1. </p><p>The Creative Arts faculty comprises the Drama, Music, Art and Film departments. The faculty enjoys a positive and collaborative working environment with excellent examination results and a number of combined whole-school performances organised by the faculty. Recent performances have included Ill-Met By Moonlight, His Dark Materials, Stars in their eyes, Shockheaded Peter, and more. The faculty enjoys a positive working environment with excellent examination results. The philosophy of the faculty centers around collaborative working practices and capacity building for our teachers. Continuous improvement and innovative professional development models are being developed. In short, it is an exciting time to join the school and faculty. </p><p><b>The successful candidate will have: </b></p><ul><li>Excellent subject knowledge in at least one subject area in the faculty. </li><li>A good understanding of the range of curricula across the faculty. </li><li>A strong understanding of current pedagogy, with excellent practice exemplified in own teaching. </li><li>Commitment to the highest expectations of students and their learning. </li><li>Previous school leadership experience. </li><li>The ability to lead effective collaboration. </li><li>The ability to inspire and motivate staff. </li><li>Excellent leadership skills to develop a coherent, well motivated, effective and efficient team. </li><li>Excellent organisational skills and standards. </li><li>Effective communication skills and the ability to employ these appropriately and sensitively. </li><li>The ability to use data to improve student outcomes. </li><li>Capability to work efficiently and manage change. </li><li>The skills to make difficult decisions and take action when necessary. </li><li>A commitment to the PRD process and to CPD </li><li>The ability to build capacity in others. </li><li>A commitment to working with colleagues across the school to help make decisions that are in the best interests of the school as a whole. </li></ul><p>Full job description is available <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGeClPZ32B1n-C7FEbkNZoZEu_jlzEXt/view?usp&#61;sharing" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Please visit <a href="https://island.edu.hk/working-with-us/" rel="nofollow">Our Website</a> to learn more about the Island School. </p><p>Closing Date: Thursday, 13 May 2021 </p><p>For enquiries, please contact Hilary Hu at &#43;852 2524-7135 or <a href="http://school&#64;online.island.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">school&#64;online.island.edu.hk</a> </p><p>Teaching in Hong Kong </p><p>We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school. </p><p>Terms and conditions of an ESF primary / secondary teacher for the 2020-21 school year are here. </p><p>Closing Date: Thursday, 13 May 2021 </p><p>For enquiries, please contact Hilary Hu at &#43;852 2524 7135 or <a href="http://school&#64;online.island.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">school&#64;online.island.edu.hk</a> </p><p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. </p><p>By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. </p><p>ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer </p><p>Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF&#39;s Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request. </p><p>Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. </p><p><b>About Us</b><br /></p><p>The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. </p><p>There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong. </p><p>ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide. </p><p><a href="http://www.esf.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">www.esf.edu.hk</a> </p><p><b>About the Team </b></p><p>At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas. Students are encouraged to become resourceful, adaptable and confident learners. </p><p>Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. You will find details of the curriculum and qualifications on offer on our website. In the senior years students can choose to study IB Diploma, IB Careers and BTEC courses. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production. </p><p><a href="http://island.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">http://island.edu.hk</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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