South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding teacher to work within the Creative Arts Faculty, with a specialism in Visual Art.
The successful applicant will be a highly skilled teacher, with the ability to motivate, inspire and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom – with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. Previous experience of IBMYP, IGCSE and/or IB Diploma Visual Arts would be helpful, though this is not essential for an applicant with the right overall skills set.
The successful applicant may be asked to assist with a tutor group, as well as contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school.
Please note that this role is only open to applicants who will be Hong Kong residents or have a Hong Kong working visa by the time the role starts. Completion of the Hong Kong teacher registration process will also be required if this has not been already completed.
The successful applicant should:
● Have the confidence to teach Visual Art to students of different ages and with differing levels of expertise;
● Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding relating to all aspects of teaching Visual Art, including digital processes;
● Have an open minded and flexible approach to teaching and learning, showing a desire to develop professional knowledge and skills;
● Have the ability to work as part of a team and the willingness to help develop learning programmes in collaboration with the Creative Arts faculty as a whole;
● Have an awareness of current educational developments in Visual Art education worldwide.
Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:
● Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes, in line with our Schemes of Learning;
● Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy;
● Using a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning;
● Maintaining a well organised and stimulating learning environment;
● Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes, and providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, using agreed South Island School reporting systems;
● Working closely with the Creative Arts Faculty on future developments;
● Working as a tutor for a group of students if required, within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum;
● Engaging actively with the Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes.
Please clickHERERequirements
● Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
● Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
For enquiries, please contact Elite Chung @ echung@sis.edu.hk for Support Staff and Educational Assistant roles or Zin Mogg @ zmogg@sis.edu.hk for Teaching roles
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the 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.
About Us
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.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
www.esf.edu.hk
About the Team
South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students’ personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.
The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.
https://sis.esf.edu.hk
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.
ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. This year, an incredible 43 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations. More than 95% of our students go on to leading universities worldwide.
We are equally as proud of the many sporting, artistic and leadership achievements of our students. Our schools are bursting with energy, our staff are world leading and our students and their families are, quite simply, amazing.
