English Teacher – Hong Kong

Secondary English Teacher | Hong Kong
Start Date: Should be able to join by July or October 2026
 
The School
 
This is a non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in Hong Kong. The school welcomes more than 1,100 students and operates on an Australian school year.
Primary students study the Australian national curriculum, students in Years 7-10 study the NSW Stage 4 and 5 curriculum, with school based examinations and assessments at the end of Year 10. Senior secondary students (Year 11 and Year 12) have the option to undertake either the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). The school’s Wellbeing Programme complements a rigorous academic focus while enabling students to celebrate excellence, develop confidence, and maintain meaningful friendships.
 
Hong Kong
 
Living and working in Hong Kong as an educator offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and vibrant city life. Everyday conveniences like efficient public transport, affordable local eateries, and low-cost healthcare help balance overall expenses. Beyond work, Hong Kong’s location makes it an ideal base for travel: with quick, inexpensive flights to destinations across East and Southeast Asia, plus easy access to Mainland China, teachers can explore new cultures on weekends or during school holidays. The city’s blend of modernity, nature, and accessibility creates an appealing and dynamic lifestyle for educators.
 
Requirements

• Fully qualified practising teacher with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Must have the capacity to teach seniors (Y11 and Y12) in HSC, the ability to enrich and extend.
• Knowledge of the IBDP is a bonus.
• Ability to plan and deliver programs which are inclusive of second language learners.
• Ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly developed ICT skills and an ability to use technology as an integral part of teaching and learning.
• Understanding of, and expertise in, delivery of an outcomes-based curriculum.
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of groups and individuals – including colleagues, parents, students and members of the wider community.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of small and large teams.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Behave ethically, reflect positivity, demonstrate a growth mindset, commitment to continuous professional development and contribute to the school’s ethos and community life.
• Be a passionate, knowledgeable and proactive teacher with a commitment to wellbeing practices and positive psychology in education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation allowance
• Medical coverage
• Education allowance
• Gratuity upon successful completion of the initial two-year contract.
• 2 year contract