Primary School English Language Teacher

Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children. All employees must comply with the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Primary School English Language Teacher
Line Manager: Deputy Head, Academic Affairs

General Purpose of the Job

• Foster positive self-esteem and supportive relationships among all pupils, grounded in mutual trust and respect.
• Maximize academic progress by delivering high standards of teaching and learning.
• Create a positive, professional working environment that encourages cooperation, values individual contributions, and promotes excellence, resourcefulness, and perseverance.
• Ensure equality of opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly pupil progress.
• Actively support the school’s vision, ethos, culture, and policies.
• Inspire and motivate pupils, teachers, and school staff.
• Adhere to the Harrow staff Code of Conduct and engage with the appraisal and performance management process.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

• Apply the curriculum aims in the Primary Education Curriculum Guide [Pilot Version] (CDCHK, 2022) for English Language.
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons, activities, and strategies, either individually or collaboratively.
• Create a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment that accommodates individual pupil development.
• Differentiate teaching strategies and resources to meet diverse pupil needs and interests.
• Apply IT tools to enhance teaching where appropriate.
• Be adaptable to changing circumstances and guidelines.
• Assess pupil progress through formative and summative assessments, providing feedback for individual learning plans.
• Engage in the assessment and self-evaluation process with pupils.
• Provide late-afternoon learning support for boarders every two weeks.
• Staff experienced in boarding education may express interest in a Boarding Housemaster/mistress role with reduced teaching load.

Pastoral Care and Pupil Management

• Uphold the Harrow philosophy of treating children with dignity.
• Monitor pupil work, providing guidance, fostering self-esteem, and offering structured and stimulating lessons.
• Communicate regularly with parents, maintaining appropriate records.
• Lead moral education sessions and promote community links.
• Ensure high standards of behavior and dress in all school settings.
• Follow health and safety policies for pupils on and off school premises.
• Take a pastoral interest in pupils beyond the classroom.

Accountability

• Respect the needs of colleagues and the school’s team dynamic.
• Positively engage in meetings and contribute to school efficiency.
• Participate in professional development and cross-curricular initiatives.
• Stay informed of current educational research and subject knowledge.
• Contribute constructively to school reviews, self-evaluation, and inspections.
• Be proactive in maintaining IT skills in line with the school’s Digital Learning Strategy.

Safeguarding

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, working collaboratively with others to identify and support children at risk of harm.

Boarding and Non-boarding Duties

• Assist with extra-curricular and other school duties, including attending boarding or non-boarding responsibilities after school hours and during holidays as required.
• Attend educational courses or seminars when requested.

Other Responsibilities

• Foster strong parent-teacher relationships through communication and meetings/workshops.
• Participate in student admission activities.
• Take on additional reasonable duties, including class cover, as requested by Senior Leadership.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Qualifications

• Degree with primary education teacher training (English Language), recognized in Hong Kong or the UK, or an equivalent teaching qualification with QTS.
• Knowledge of the English Language Curriculum (CDCHK) or the KS1/KS2 National Curriculum of England.
• Proficiency in English for teaching.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

• Effective use of learning and teaching strategies.
• Understanding of how children develop and learn at primary school age.
• Ability to promote pupil safety and well-being.
• Effective use of IT to enhance learning.
• Experience working with pupils whose first language is not English or at the secondary level is a bonus.
• Communication and engagement with parents are essential.
• Experience in teaching children is necessary.

Personal Qualities

• Respect for all school community members.
• Passion for teaching and holistic education.
• Ability to inspire pupils and lead them to academic success.
• Positive, solution-focused, and collaborative.
• Empathy, humility, and genuine care for children.

Other Requirements

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check or equivalent police check, with no concerns regarding suitability to work with children.

Education is an ever-evolving service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in school activities and adapt to changes. This job description may be revised following discussions with the line manager and will be reviewed annually. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on school needs.