The posting
Sha Tin Junior School is a primary school member of the English Schools Foundation and an IBO World School. We serve the New Territories region of Hong Kong and provide for a student enrolment of 900. We are very well-resourced and share a campus with our partner secondary school, Sha Tin College.
At Sha Tin Junior School, our vision is to enable all in the learning community to flourish. We are a vibrant and inclusive learning community where effort is valued, learning is engaging, and creativity is fostered. We celebrate our cultural diversity, appreciate our place in Hong Kong and believe in the importance of Chinese language and culture in the holistic education of our students.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced teacher to join the teaching team at Sha Tin Junior School in August 2027 on a 2 Year Finite, renewable on mutual consent.
The ideal candidate will be
- Committed to a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to teaching and planning
- Teaching of the specialist performing arts programme, which is derived from the SJS curriculum
- Dedicated to the wider life of the school, including the facilitation of meaningful extracurricular activities and community events
- Experienced in personalising learning to meet the diverse needs of students
- Reflective about their practice and active in their own development to better support our students
The position will be non-class-based and is open to Music specialists, Performance Arts Specialists (Drama, dance, etc.) and experienced primary class teachers.
Requirements
- Recognised Bachelor's degree, preferably in Performing Arts-related fields and a related teacher certification Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent
- Previous teaching experience in similar school settings
- Have considerable experience of teaching performing arts in the context of the PYP
- Click here to see the standard competencies and capabilities required to be a primary school teacher at an ESF school.
For enquiries, please contact Philippa Lui @ 26922721 or Email: [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the 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.
About Us
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
About the Team
ESF Sha Tin Junior School’s vision – “Learning for Life” – is underpinned by four core values. In order to aspire towards a life of learning, we encourage our students to focus on: • Wellbeing • Inclusivity • Flexible minds • Making a difference We offer a balanced programme ensuring learners have the opportunity to develop academically, mentally, socially and physically. Our programme is guided by the philosophy of Positive Education and is inquiry based in outlook. Individual needs are catered for through an inclusive approach, implementing a range of teaching and learning approaches. All stakeholders are encouraged to develop resilience, use a growth mindset and a “can do” attitude. We empower learners to take meaningful action and realise the impact each and every one of us can have in reaching the 2030 Global Goals.
https://sjs.esf.edu.hk



