Mainscale Class Teacher

Clearwater Bay School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving the Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay and Tseung Kwan O communities in the Eastern New Territories of Hong Kong. Through the IB Primary Years Programme, we offer a world-class international primary education to 720 students in years 1-6 that develops students’ creativity, confidence and willingness to achieve their personal best. Clearwater Bay School is looking for a Mainscale Class Teacher from Nov 2026 to Jun 2027.

The main role of the classroom teacher is 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. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programmes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

• Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
• Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high-quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
• Maintain a well‑organised and stimulating learning environment
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers

• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Ensuring the administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning

• Assisting with or managing an aspect of daily school management
• Assisting year level co‑ordinators, curriculum co‑ordinators, student management co‑ordinators, principal and vice principal with the performance of specific functions
• Assisting with or managing a specialist function such as sport, careers, student welfare, excursions or camps co‑ordination
• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Relevant years of teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation
• Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong

For enquiries, please contact Isabella Mow @  or Email: isabella.mow.hk

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