Quarry Bay School is seeking to appoint a full-time Learning Diversity Teacher from August 2027. This role is highly collaborative so we are looking for an experienced, well-qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner with a strong specialist understanding and commitment to inclusive education when supporting neurodivergent students within the primary years.
This is a non- class based role where the successful candidate will support personalised and differentiated inclusion for students across all year levels. The role predominantly involves supporting students requiring support at Level of Adjustment (LOA) 3-4 and being responsible for their provision, including close liaison with class teachers, parents and external professionals.
In addition, the Learning Diversity Teacher also works collaboratively with class teachers and in close conjunction with the Head of Support to plan and deliver personalised intervention programmes across year groups. The ability to fully understand complex needs and differentiate learning experiences for students is essential in this role. Experience of working with external professionals in order to implement recommendations for students within the school context is also essential.
The Learning Support Teacher must:
- be a champion for inclusion for all;
- an outstanding practitioner in both class and non-class based contexts with experience in working with neurodivergent students.
- be highly visible and actively involved in the school;
- be highly independent with resourceful approaches to planning for provision and possess initiative
- demonstrate strong knowledge of neurodiversity and how to support learners in the classroom or
- through individualised support including the use of technology to personalise learning for students (specialist qualifications are desirable but not essential);
- demonstrate excellent classroom management; and
- demonstrate a commitment to developing high standards as well as developing great relationships with the students and team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Education, or
- Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
- Teaching qualification
- Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation
Classroom teachers with experience in teaching learning support students or students with special needs are encouraged to apply.
For enquiries, please contact Sue Yee or Sarah Gorman at +852 25664242 or sue.yee@qbs.edu.hk sarah.gorman@qbs.edu.hk
For enquiries, please contact Doris Wong @ 25664242 or Email: doris.wong@qbs.edu.hk
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.
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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.
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About the Team
ESF Quarry Bay School aims to encourage a love of learning by providing learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom that help to develop confident, happy and successful learners who are curious about the world. We have 40 different nationalities represented in our school contributing to a rich and diverse learning environment.
We feel that all children have talents which can be developed and that all children can succeed. Providing equality of opportunity irrespective of race, gender, religion or disability for all children, is a vital aspect of our personal and social education policy which permeates all aspects of life in school. We encourage our students to care for each other and to develop as responsible, global citizens who can make a difference.
QBS prides itself on its quality relationships; students and adults work collaboratively and support each other enabling all to reach their full potential. Children with a range of learning needs are effectively supported by the school’s Individual Needs team. The school makes provision for children with moderate learning difficulties through the support of a specialist Learning Support teacher.
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