Modern Foreign Languages Teacher: French and Spanish
Hong Kong
January 2027
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.
Role
The Secondary Teacher – European Languages will oversee and teach the school’s existing French program (7-12), as well as implement the school’s introduction of the IBDP Spanish ab initio course in years 11 and 12, exploring the possible expansion of European languages within the curriculum. Working alongside the school’s Chinese language teachers, this role will provide students the opportunity to learn another language (French or Spanish) at different year levels and in doing so, develop multilingualism and intercultural understanding. As well as teaching language skills, the teacher will also promote French and Spanish culture within the school community as part of our commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
The Secondary Teacher – European Languages will:
- Teach the NSW curriculum and/or the International Baccalaureate Diploma curriculum, as required.
- Teach Stages 4 and 5 (7-10) French courses from the NSW syllabus.
- Teach the full range of IBDP (11-12) French courses as well as introduce the Spanish ab initio course as an option for our IB students.
General Teaching Responsibilities
- Developing and documenting effective teaching and learning programs.
- Maintaining complete and accurate class records, rolls, and data recording.
- Conducting regular and appropriate assessment.
- Provide regular and effective feedback to students.
- Fostering the academic, social-emotional and physical development of students.
- Engaging in and contributing to in the school’s Wellbeing programs for students and staff.
- Catering effectively for the range of abilities across each class group.
- Striving to achieve and maintain a high level of student morale and school spirit.
- Participating in the co-curricular life of the school which includes:
- extra-curricular/after-school activities/sport
- school camps
- performance events/public events
- outreach, service and community programs
- parent functions
- school publications.
- Liaison with parents regarding student progress, including parent/teacher interviews.
- Maintaining classroom and public display areas for educative and aesthetic value.
- Completing rostered duties as required.
- Liaison with Head of Secondary, Deputy Heads of Secondary, Heads of Department, Directors and school administration regarding all aspects of teaching and administration.
- Actively supporting and enforcing all school policies, in particular, the uniform and behaviour codes.
- Participating in the collegial association of staff.
- Any other duties as required by the Head of School.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified practising teacher with high-level qualifications in the subject area(s).
- Ability to plan and deliver programs which are inclusive of second language learners. A willingness to support EAL students by requiring recognised qualifications is required.
- 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 (i.e., PROSPER).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Relocation allowance
- Medical coverage
- Tuition Fee Discount
- Gratuity
- 2 year contract