Career Opportunities
At VSA, we adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which sets out to ensure children have the right to protection, education, health care, shelter, and good nutrition.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Vacancies
Primary
2022-23
For the School Year 2022-23, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. PYP Associate Teacher– Fluent English Speaking
2. Supply Teachers
Please see below for position requirements.
1. PYP Associate Teacher– Fluent English Speaking
(Starting from late January 2023)
Requirements
- Newly Qualified Teacher or part-time PGDE student
- Interested in gaining IB/PYP experience
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers and students in primary classes (6-11 years old)
- Work with small group of students
- Cover classes where appropriate
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of your educational philosophy and full resume to the Primary School Principal (psrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
2. Supply Teachers
- To be included in the supply teachers’ pool and will be working on an ad hoc basis when required
- Registered teacher with the Hong Kong Education Bureau
- Commitment to student-centred and inquiry-based learning
- Knowledge of relevant PYP programmes an advantage
- Applicants must have the right to work in Hong Kong
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a full resume to the Primary School Principal (psrecruit@vsa.edu.hk). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in due course.
2023-24
For the School Year 2023-24, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. PYP English Lead Literacy Coach
2. PYP Drama Teacher
3. PYP Physical Education Teacher
4. PYP Class Teachers - Fluent Mandarin Speaking
Please see below for position requirements.
1. PYP English Lead Literacy Coach
- Relevant degree, teacher qualification and experience required
- Experience in coaching and mentoring staff in best practice literacy teaching and learning
- Excellent organization and communications skills
- Experience with Literacy Coaching or TCWRP an advantage
- Ability to lead a team of Literacy Coaches
2. PYP Drama Teacher
- Relevant degree, teacher qualification and experience required
- Knowledge of PYP and inquiry teaching an advantage
3. PYP Physical Education Teacher
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area (e.g. Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching) or equivalent
- Teaching qualification and relevant teaching experience in primary schools
- Lifesaving qualification of bronze medallion or above
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- Putonghua speaking is an advantage
4. PYP Class Teachers - Fluent Mandarin Speaking
- Relevant teaching experience in primary schools
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- IB/PYP experience an advantage but not essential
- Flexibility to co-teach with an English teaching partner
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of your educational philosophy and full resume to the Primary School Principal (psrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
Secondary
2022-23
For the School Year 2022-23, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. Shadow (Support) Teacher (expressions of interest)
2. Supply Teachers
Please see below for position requirements.
1. Shadow (Support) Teacher (expressions of interest)
- To provide direct support for individual students by adapting or modifying the curriculum and assessment
- To work with students individually or in small groups to focus on academic or learning needs of students either within the classroom or outside for specific skill development
- To support upper school students with executive functioning skill development
- Previous experience and training in special education preferred
- Familiarity with IB MYP/DP
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of educational philosophy and full resume to the Secondary School Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
2. Supply Teachers
- To be included in the supply teachers’ pool and will be working on an ad hoc basis when required
- Registered teacher with the Hong Kong Education Bureau
- Commitment to student-centred and inquiry-based learning
- Knowledge of relevant IB programmes (MYP, DP) an advantage
- Applicants must have the right to work in Hong Kong
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a full resume to the Secondary School Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in due course.
2023-24
For the School Year 2023-24, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
2. MYP & DP Music Teacher
3. University Counsellor
4. IB DP Geography, DP Environmental Systems and Societies Teacher
5. MYP Science Teacher
Please see below for position requirements.
1. MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
- An undergraduate degree in Mathematics and a recognized teaching qualification
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A passion for teaching Mathematics and experience with subject enrichment
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An ability to work in a large team and to coordinate their own short- and medium-term planning with others
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB MYP/ DP
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- Enthusiasm for pastoral care and building strong relationships with students; this includes homeroom teacher and PSHE responsibilities
- A growth-mindset, looking to continually improve
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
2. MYP & DP Music Teacher
Required
- An undergraduate degree in Music and a recognized teaching qualification
- Familiarity with and ideally recent experience teaching IB MYP/ DP
- Experience in training choral and/or instrumental ensemble
- Commitment to planning and coordinating regular student performances, productions and events
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
Desirable
- Experience with music technology and sound equipment
- Collaborative approach to teaching, learning and events in department and across the school
- Enthusiasm for pastoral care and building strong relationships with students; this includes homeroom teacher and PSHE responsibilities
- A growth-mindset looking to continually improve through regular professional development
- Bilingual (i.e. English & Putonghua)
- Willingness to contribute to the wider school community
3. University Counsellor
- A related degree, preferably a Masters or postgraduate degree in counselling, education or another related field
- Previous school experience in university guidance counselling and/or university admissions, preferably at least 5 years of experience in this area
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively
- Expertise with the university admissions process; previous success with admission to top universities worldwide, familiarity with applications in key destinations such as US, UK, Hong Kong, Canada, and Europe
- Proven familiarity with college and university networks
- Professional relationship with organizations like NACAC or International ACAC
- Working knowledge of university admissions online platforms
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- A growth-mindset looking to continually improve and engage with school and its community on programmes related to university counselling and school activities
- Familiarity with MYP, the IB DP, and applications with a US high school diploma equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
4. IB DP Geography, DP Environmental Systems and Societies Teacher
- An undergraduate degree in Geography
- A recognized teaching qualification
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB DP and MYP
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- Enthusiasm for pastoral care and building strong relationships with students; this includes homeroom teacher and PSHE responsibilities
- A growth-mindset looking to continually improve
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
5. MYP Science Teacher
- An undergraduate degree in Science
- A recognized teaching qualification
- A proven track record of teaching KS3 and KS4 or MYP general science up to 16 years (all sciences)
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- Enthusiasm for pastoral care and building strong relationships with students; this includes homeroom teacher and PSHE responsibilities
- A growth-mindset looking to continually improve
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of educational philosophy and full resume to the Secondary School Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
Whole School Teaching
Non-teaching
For the School Year 2022-23, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. Registered Nurse
2. Junior Technology Specialist
3. Administrative Associate
Please see below for position requirements.
1. Registered Nurse
Key Responsibilities
- Alerts Principals, teachers and parents of any contiguous cases in school and provides professional advice on precautionary measures
- Liaises with CHP regarding immunizations, contagious diseases and school guidelines
- Provides appropriate first aid and nursing care to students and staff
- Monitors and maintains first aid supplies for the medical room
- Maintains and updates students’ health record
- Arranges insurance claim for students and follow up sick/injured students’ condition
- Be part of the health education team in Primary and/or Secondary and delivers talks to students occasionally
- Provides health-related guidance to the school community, organises exercises relevant to staff health issues, e.g. staff testing, where necessary
Requirements
- At least 5 years nursing experience, preferably with school and acute hospital experience
- Holder of valid Practicing Certificate from the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
- Pleasant, patient and caring personality
- Demonstrates organizational and crisis management skills, with the ability to multi-task and work under stressful conditions
2. Junior Technology Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to students, parents and staff in accessing various school IT systems
- Provide support for school AV events, photo or video shooting as required
- Provide level 1 to level 2 IT Support on other IT services
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of IT hardware, software and licenses in school.
- Maintain, support, repair, install, configure and manage IT equipment and resources.
- Set-up and maintain classroom IT devices.
- Assist on daily IT support but not limited to any other IT related tasks/duties assigned by IT Managers and Head of IT Office
- Work flexibly and undertake other duties of an equivalent nature that may be required by the school
Requirements
- Diploma or above in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years’ of hands-on experience in IT related areas
- Fluency in English and Cantonese a must; proficiency in Putonghua preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good team player
- Proficiency on Windows and macOS operation is an advantage
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite and Google Workspace is an advantage
- Familiarity with Chinese Word Processing is a must
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Knowledge of mobile device management platforms is an advantage
- Prior experiences in photo and video editing is an advantage
- Fresh graduates will also be considered
- Immediate availability is preferred
3. Administrative Associate
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Arts Department
- Assist in organizing events such as Musical Evenings, Theatre Productions and Art Exhibitions
- Assist in procurement, organization and tracking of equipment and materials
- Assist with organising visiting artists and performers
- Assist with organising field trips
Requirements
- HKCEE/ HKDSE equivalent or above
- Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently in order to manage time and resources
- Good communication, interpersonal and research skills
Desirable
- An interest in the Visual and Performing Arts in an educational environment
- Skills in common office programs including spreadsheets and graphic design (basic)
The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants please email their resume and cover letter to vsarecruit@vsa.edu.hk