Bradbury School is looking for a Temporary Maternity Cover Mainscale Teacher. This will be a full-time position starting on 4 January 2027 to 25 June 2027.
The main role of the classroom teacher is to maximise student learning and development by planning, preparing, and teaching programmes that meet students’ individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of students with different abilities and across different 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.
Main Accountabilities
Teaching and Assessment:
- Planning lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs and to ensure students’ 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 students’ achievement in relation to learning outcomes
- Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
Wider professional roles:
- 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 administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
- Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
Additional responsibilities may include:
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, or
- Bachelor's degree in any subject with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), or equivalent
- Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation
For enquiries, please contact Alan Tang @ 25748249 or Email: alan.tang@bradbury.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.
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 Bradbury School offers a safe, caring and fun environment, providing children with an all-round education of the very highest quality. We pride ourselve on The calibre of all of our staff and the positive, encouraging approach in our classrooms produce outstanding results. We encourage our children to become independent thinkers who care about the world around them – through an active sustainability approach – and to develop the skills required to become lifelong learners and leaders. We place a high importance on partnership with parents and see this as a cornerstone of how we operate on a daily basis. Our Parent Teacher Association is active and hardworking, contributing much to the life of our school. We are governed by a knowledgeable School Council.
https://bradbury.esf.edu.hk