Teacher of Chinese (Mar '27 - Feb '28)

KJS is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and exemplary Teacher of Chinese to work with our team from March 2027 to February 2028.  This position will be a full-time temporary teaching contract.

While our main goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable working with groups of children across the primary phase and passionate about learning to achieve our vision of “Success for Every Child”, we expect our teachers 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.  Being accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes, teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes, and engage in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning:

• Design and deliver Chinese language and cultural learning engagements aligned with IBO philosophy.
• Curate individual learning plans using flexible groupings and differentiated instruction to ensure every student is supported and challenged.
• Maintain an organised, student-centered environment and integrate learning technologies to innovate instruction.
• Proactively identify and remove learning barriers, providing students with choice and flexible options to demonstrate their learning and growth.
• Utilise a variety of assessment methods to highlight student progress and provide constructive feedback to learners and parents.

Professional & Community Engagement:

• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with colleagues, parents, and caregivers through clear and consistent communication.
• Engage actively in ESF’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program and reflect on teaching practices to drive personal growth and improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to school initiatives, guidelines, and shared aspirations.

Schoolwide Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily school organisation, department-level initiatives, and schoolwide events or duties as needed.
• Assist with or lead in specific areas within the department.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a Postgraduate.
• Chinese language expertise.
• Certificate/Diploma in Education (PGCE/PGDE).
• *iPGCE (assessment only) is not eligible for Teacher Registration status by the Hong Kong Education Bureau. 
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and culture from a local and global perspective and demonstrate fluency across all aspects of Chinese language learning. 

General Requirements

• Experience in working within an inquiry based setting.
• Understanding and application of the PYP within an international context is most suitable.
• Knowledge of English is a prerequisite.
• Committed to supporting children's individual needs.
• Genuine interest and experience in teaching children with different cultural backgrounds.

Desirable Qualities

• Experience in PYP IB framework will be an advantage.
• Experience in similar role.
• Experience of more than one curriculum model.
• Understand the needs of bilingual and multilingual learners and can use strategies to engage them in learning.
• Proven knowledge and skills of innovative pedagogical approaches to language learning in the international school context    

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, talented and experienced teacher with the required knowledge, skills and understanding to work closely with an experienced team of educators, dedicated to catering for the needs of all children in their care.  In addition to being an exemplary practitioner, he/she will also know how to work effectively as part of a team, be extremely well organised; and possess excellent spoken and written English skills. His/Her warm personality coupled with strong interpersonal skills will enable him/her to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.

NOTE: This role will be covered in two contracts. The first contract will span from March 2027 to June 2027. The second contract will be from August 2027 to February 2028.

For further details of the role, please click here to download the generic job description and refer to the following criteria:

The successful candidate must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Christopher Leung @ 37658700 or Email: [email protected]

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

KJS is one of the primary schools under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong, and is a large, well-established five form entry school catering for 900 students from Year 1 to Year 6, and is an IB World School. Teaching and learning at KJS is rich in inquiry and underpinned by a rigorous approach to pedagogy and practice.

At KJS, our staff work in close partnership to realise our School Vision of “Success for Every Child”. Our aim is to help students develop the confidence, self-esteem and motivation necessary to “become lifelong learners who are empowered to take action to make a positive difference in the world”. We are committed to achieving our vision by:

● Being internationally minded.
● Our commitment to developing a community of learners.
● Developing independence and collaboration in pursuit of excellence.
● Valuing mistakes as learning opportunities and recognising endeavor.
● Treating others as we would like to be treated.
● Recognizing, respecting and actively seeking the ideas and opinions of others.
● Encouraging creativity and innovation.
● Having high expectations of ourselves and others.
● Promoting physical, social and emotional well-being across the community.
● Demonstrating our values through responsible action.

https://kjs.esf.edu.hk