Learning Support (SEN) Teacher - Jockey Club Sarah Roe School

Jockey Club Sarah Roe School

Kowloon, Hong Kong 


Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Teaching Subject: Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 February 2022


Jockey Club Sarah Roe School is looking for a Learning Support Teacher. Successful candidate works closely with classroom teachers in planning, teaching and assessing the students to meet each student's individual learning needs.

<p><b>Job Description </b></p><p>Jockey Club Sarah Roe School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) and is the only special school in Hong Kong delivering a curriculum in English. We have an enrollment of 70 students aged between five to nineteen years with additional learning needs. </p><p>We are looking for a dynamic and committed teacher to join our team. The main role is 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 classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning. </p><p>For detailed job description, please click this<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p6yNd1FQ-Y-abm_5rY6ikhZAmBAiknq9/view#xd_co_f&#61;MWE2ZTgzYzMtYTkzYS00ZDkyLWI5NjYtY2JhYzUzMTI2Yzkx~" rel="nofollow"> link</a>. </p><p><b>The successful candidate must: </b></p><ul><li>Hold Bachelor Degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent </li><li>Hold formal qualifications in Special Education </li><li>Have a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of special education </li><li>Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice in a special school or learning support provision </li><li>Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents </li><li>Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate </li><li>Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff </li><li>Flexibility and excellent communication skills are vital </li></ul><p>The position will be a full-time two years contract starting August 2022, renewable by mutual consent. See <a href="https://www.esf.edu.hk/terms-and-conditions/" rel="nofollow">ESF Terms and Conditions</a> for further details of the package. </p><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 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>For enquiries, please contact Anna Smakowska, Principal at &#43;852 2761 9893 or <a href="http://office&#64;jcsrs.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">office&#64;jcsrs.edu.hk</a>. </p><p><b>Closing Date: </b>28th February 2022</p><p><b>To apply, please click <a href="https://eoix.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/1124/?utm_medium&#61;jobshare" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </b></p><p> </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></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>ESF Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) is the only English-medium school in Hong Kong that caters for children with individual needs. The school supports students with a wide range of needs including moderate and severe or complex learning disabilities and students with autism. The age range is from 5 to 19 years. The school strives to empower children and young people to maximise their potential and where appropriate, make their transition into mainstream education through collaborative inclusion programmes. </p><p>Teachers are highly qualified and experienced. Every child has an Individual Educational Plan which includes literacy, numeracy, communication, personal and social education, and behaviour targets to which the school’s multidisciplinary team of therapists contribute as required. All students leaving the school at the end of their educational career do so with a record of achievement and a portfolio of work that is accredited by ASDAN, an awarding body that is recognised by institutes of further education, commerce and industry. </p><p><a href="http://www.jcsrs.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcsrs.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>
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