<p>Kennedy School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), Hong Kong’s largest provider of English-medium international education. ESF’s integrated network of 22 schools and comprehensive programme of after-school activities help to bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. </p><p>Kennedy School is a 5 form entry primary school. We follow the IB PYP Curriculum providing an outstanding education to 900 students representing a diverse range of nationalities. Kennedy provides a modern liberal international-style education to all of its students. Besides the usual curriculum subject areas, all children receive a daily Chinese lesson (Mandarin). </p><p>Standards and expectations at Kennedy School are high. The curriculum offered is aligned to the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme philosophy and framework. This involves an inquiry-based, investigative style of teaching and learning alongside a balanced delivery of core skills in literacy and numeracy. </p><p>The teaching staff are well qualified, experienced and work closely with colleagues within Kennedy School and across other ESF schools. Staff-pupil relationships are excellent and are based on a strong sense of mutual respect. </p><p>Central to the life of the school, is a positive community spirit and the strong partnerships with parents. Parents are viewed as partners in school life at Kennedy School. </p><p>Kennedy School is seeking to appoint a Head of Physical Education (PE) commencing from August 2022. The position will be a full-time two years contract starting August 2022, renewable by mutual consent. Please see <a href="https://www.esf.edu.hk/terms-and-conditions/" rel="nofollow">ESF Terms and Condition</a> for further details of the package. </p><p>The main role of the Head of PE is to lead and to maximise student learning and development through the planning, preparation and teaching of programmes which meet students’ individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes. The Head of PE has overall responsibility for this highly valued curriculum area in the school. </p><p><b>The successful candidate will be a lead teacher and a member of the school’s Extended Leadership Team. The successful candidate must be: </b></p><ul><li>Outstanding in their classroom practice; </li><li>Demonstrate excellent classroom management; </li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to developing high standards; and </li><li>Able to develop great relationships with the children, their families and colleagues. </li></ul><p>The Head of PE assumes roles beyond the classroom in endeavouring to maximise students’ learning. These roles include working collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the school community, and communicating with parents and care-givers. The Head of PE participates in the development of the school policies and programmes and assists in the implementation of school priorities. The Head of PE may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their teaching duties. </p><p><b>Teaching and Assessment: </b></p><ul><li>Leading planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression. </li><li>Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management. </li><li>Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy. </li><li>Maintain a well organised and stimulating learning environment. </li><li>Use technology to effectively enhance learning. </li><li>Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students. </li><li>Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes. </li><li>Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers. </li></ul><p><b>Wider professional roles: </b></p><ul><li>Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities. </li><li>Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning. </li><li>Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school. </li><li>Ensuring administration of classroom procedures are completed efficiently. </li><li>Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning. </li></ul><p><b>Additional responsibilities may include: </b></p><ul><li>Leading, organising and supporting the PE ECA programme. </li><li>Assisting with or managing an aspect of the PE programme. </li><li>Assisting year level co-ordinators, curriculum co-ordinators, student management co-ordinators, principal and vice principal with the performance of specific functions. </li><li>Assisting with or managing a specialist function such as sport, careers, student welfare, excursions or camps co-ordination. </li><li>Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes. </li><li>Developing a school transition programme and facilitating the associated orientation programme. </li><li>Managing and supervising a team of teachers in the planning, implementation and review of teaching and learning programmes. </li><li>Leading the development of curriculum policies and programmes. </li><li>Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes. </li><li>Contributing to the Foundation-wide professional development programme. </li></ul><p><b>Requirements </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Education, or </li><li>Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent </li><li>Please click here for more details on the position. </li></ul><p><b>Teaching in Hong Kong </b></p><p>Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teachers! ESF Teachers enjoy an extremely lucrative salary package and a very high standard of living overall, in an exciting and vibrant world city. The teaching profession is highly respected, student motivation and outcomes are excellent, and all teachers receive considerable support from ESF with settling into Hong Kong, as well as with their professional development. Please feel free to contact us in advance about life in Hong Kong if you feel a conversation on this topic would be helpful. </p><p><b>For enquiries, please contact Ms Joanna Lim via <a href="http://jlim&#64;kennedy.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">jlim&#64;kennedy.edu.hk</a>. </b></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>The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. </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><br /></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><a href="http://www.esf.edu.hk" rel="nofollow"></a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>About the Team </b></p><p>ESF Kennedy School occupies a pleasant location on the west of Hong Kong Island. It benefits from the use of the swimming and sporting facilities of The University of Hong Kong’s Stanley Ho Sports Centre, which is adjacent to the school. Music, Performing Arts and Physical Education are strengths of the school. A strong interest in environmental and ecological issues is also a theme of the learning. </p><p>We offer a high-quality, modern, liberal education based on the IB PYP which is adapted to meet the needs of children living in Asia. </p><p>All children receive regular swimming lessons in terms one and three. The school provides daily Mandarin lessons for all students and also offers a very rich and varied extra-curricular programme. </p><p><a href="http://www.kennedy.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">http://www.kennedy.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><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>