Teacher of Computer Science (start in Jan 2023) - King George V School (Hong Kong)

King George V School

Kowloon, Hong Kong 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Information Processes and Technology

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 October 2022


Bachelor’s degree with relevance to Computer Science plus a recognised Postgraduate teaching qualification, or equivalent. Teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation; Teaching experience and/or capacity in a range of Computer Science courses at all levels.

<p>At King George V School (KGV), our purpose is based on our belief that each and every student can ‘be their own remarkable…’ This drives our vision to create a ‘school for one’, a place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be. </p><p>Our school is also about continual improvement. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead. KGV School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong. Our school delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in years 7 to 9, the (I)GCSE in years 10 and 11, after which our students progress to study either the IB Diploma Program or the more vocationally oriented BTEC applied learning program in years 12 and 13. </p><p>At KGV School, all our staff are leaders and we shape our culture by: </p><ul><li>Modelling and maximising learning through building capacity in others and participating as a learner; </li><li>Contributing to our collaborative and professional environment by enacting our four elements of trust – compassion, competence, communication and consistency; </li><li>Accepting personal accountability for our behaviours and the quality of our outcomes. </li><li>The position will be a full-time 18-month finite contract from January 2023 to August 2024. This position is a substantive vacancy and there is a strong possibility of renewal after August 2024. </li></ul><p><b>Requirements. </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with relevance to Computer Science plus a recognised Postgraduate teaching qualification, or equivalent. </li><li>Teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation; </li><li>Teaching experience and/or capacity in a range of Computer Science courses at all levels. Courses taught at KGV are IB Diploma Computer Science, IB Diploma ITGS, iGCSE Computer Science (Cambridge), iGCSE ICT (Cambridge) and MYP Digital Design. </li><li>These courses require expertise in Java and Python. Experience in teaching these programming languages is advantageous. </li><li>Experience and ability to use data on student learning to modify curriculum, teaching and assessment provision; </li><li>Effective interpersonal skills and ability to form positive relationships with students, staff and parents; </li><li>Contribute strongly to the collaboration of Computer Science Department Professional Learning Teams, focusing on improving student learning. </li><li>Monitor the impact of teaching strategies though collaborative enquiry and data informed conversations; </li><li>Ability to lead or support extra-curricular activities as part of the whole-school CAS programme and attend school functions as a representative of the school leadership team; </li></ul><p>Computer Science is becoming increasingly popular, and the department now consists of seven members of staff. There is also a network of ICT / Computer Science teachers across ESF schools making a strong collaborative environment. </p><p><i>By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. </i></p><p><i>ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer </i></p><p><i>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. </i></p><p><i>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.</i></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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