Teacher of Individual Learning Needs (Jan - June 2026), Island School

We are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated Individual Learning Needs Team at Island School. This teaching role will be full-time and is offered on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave, between January and June 2025. 

Island School is a highly successful IB school located in the heart of Hong Kong. 1400 students aged 11 to 18 study an innovative and exciting curriculum combining our self-designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, IBCP, IBDP and BTEC programs.

Island School is an inclusive school and The Individual Learning Needs Department offers support to students to ensure their learning experiences and wider school experiences are inclusive and successful.  The Individual Learning Needs Department works closely with staff across the school to ensure that responsive teaching strategies are part of the planned curriculum and that these strategies are successfully implemented in teaching and learning. Students at Island School have a range of needs and the school also runs a learning support class for students with levels of need that may need to be accommodated through withdrawal from mainstream classes and courses.

The Individual Learning Needs Department works closely with other providers of student support including pastoral staff, Counsellors and the EAL department to support students to achieve their full potential within the curriculum and to participate fully in school life. 

The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher, with a background in supporting students with identified individual needs. You will have a very strong ability to build positive relationships with students of all profiles, and you will be skilled in motivating, inspiring and engaging with students in creative and innovative ways, ensuring inclusive and differentiated teaching both within and outside the classroom. Like all staff, you will also be a tutor, and will be expected to contribute effectively to extra-curricular programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Teachers are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties for all teachers 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 your allocated faculties on future developments;
• Engaging actively with the Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes.

Job Description of a Main Scale Teacher is available HERE. 

Applicants must be a qualified teacher registered under EDB in Hong Kong, and is a permanent resident of Hong Kong or possess the valid Visa to work in Hong Kong

Further Information can be found in our websites below:

• Island School: https://www.island.edu.hk
• English Schools Foundation: https://www.esf.edu.hk/

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job 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.

  SecondaryTeacher SecondaryTeacherLearningSupport 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