Responsibilities
King George V School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful and supportive English and Drama departments. The position will be a full-time temporary role, to cover a maternity leave period from August 2026 to December 2026. The role would be approximately 3:2 English: Drama.
The school follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in years 7 to 9, iGCSE courses in years 10 and 11 and BTEC and IB Diploma in years 12 and 13. Departments have dedicated collaboration time, and the successful candidate would be expected to be an active member of both teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach Drama and English across age ranges, and experience teaching MYP, BTEC L2, IB and or BTEC Diploma classes is desirable. IB Diploma English experience would also be favourable, but not essential.
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the taught Drama and English curriculum. The role will include collaborative practices to support planning lessons, assessing and giving timely feedback to ensure effective progress by all students. A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school is essential, along with pastoral responsibilities, including supervision and duties.
Requirements
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
For enquiries, please contact Ian Baker (Head of Drama) or Sam Counsell (Head of English)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, 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 local laws or regulations.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.
In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools are on a combined mission - to help every student to be the best that they can be.
Every day, our world-class teaching staff deliver an outstanding education to our students - based on a simple principle: every child is unique.
We have 18,000 students from more than 60 different nationalities walking through the gates of our 22 schools every single day.
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