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 Class Teachers - Fluent English or Mandarin Speaking
2. PYP Teacher Librarian (Bilingual)
3. PYP Guidance Counsellor (Bilingual)
4. PYP Technology & Innovation Coach
5. PYP Physical Education Teacher
6. PYP Learning Enhancement Teacher (Chinese Speaking)
Please see below for position requirements.
1. PYP Class Teachers - Fluent English or 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 a Chinese or English teaching partner
2. PYP Teacher Librarian (Bilingual)
- Recognized teaching qualification and have at least two years of teaching experience
- Strong ICT Skills and knowledge of Library Systems
- Proficient in English and Chinese (Putonghua Speaking)
- Ability to work with a range of students from Y1-5
- A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
- IB experience an advantage but not essential
- Ability to manage a team of Library Assistants
3. PYP Guidance Counsellor (Bilingual)
- A professional counselling qualification such as a Diploma or a Master degree in counselling
- A minimum of one year's work experience in socio-emotional counselling with children.Previous school counseling experience an advantage
- Proficient in English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese Speaking)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively
4. PYP Technology & Innovation Coach
- Relevant degree, teacher qualification and experience
- Prefer one or more relevant certifications e.g. Apple Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator
- Evidence of recent professional development in digital literacy
- An understanding of key learning theories and methods of instruction, and their relation to technology integration
- Experience working in 1:1 learning environments, including Macbooks and iPads, including iPadOS, MacOS and ChromeOS
- Superior communication skills to work with teachers with a range of technological expertise
- Experience evaluating learning technology integration, using ISTE standards and SAMR
- Putonghua speaking is an advantage
5. 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
6. PYP Learning Enhancement Teacher (Chinese Speaking)
- Relevant degree, teacher qualification and teaching experience preferred
- Experience in providing and coordinating the support for students with special educational needs
- Fluent in Chinese (Putonghua) and a good standard of English
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of your educational philosophy and full resume to the Primary Principal (psrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
2021-22
VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s)
For the School Year 2021-22:
1. PYP Language Support Teacher (EAL)
Requirements
• Relevant EAL teaching experience in primary schools
• A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning
• IB/PYP experience an advantage but not essential
• Contract period will be for the rest of 2021/22 academic year
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
3. PYP Shadow Teacher
- 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
- Experience in special education preferred
- Familiarity with IB PYP
- Contract period will be for the rest of 2021/22 academic year
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with
full resume to the Primary Principal (psrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
Applications are welcomed at any time for the supply teacher post and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews when a vacancy arises.
(Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.)
Secondary
2022-23
For the School Year 2022-23, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. Head of Learning Enhancement
2. MYP & DP Spanish Teacher
3. MYP Music Teacher (1-year contract)
4. MYP Science and Design Teacher
5. University Counsellor
Please see below for position requirements.
1. Head of Learning Enhancement
- To lead and further develop the SEN provision in the school
- Ideally a postgraduate qualification in working with students with special needs
- A recognized teaching qualification
- A commitment to the philosophy of inclusion
- Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Gifted and Talented student support
- Ability to work collaboratively with specialist subject teachers to improve the learning outcomes of students across a diverse range of needs
- Ability to track the progress of individual students, set improvement targets, maintain up-to-date records and design appropriate interventions to help these students in reducing the achievement gap
- Experience in giving presentations to staff and families on educational needs and strategies
- Ability to work in collaboration with parents, caregivers, and external providers
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB MYP and IBDP
- 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 Spanish Teacher
- An undergraduate degree in Spanish / or Spanish native speaker
- A recognized teaching qualification
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB MYP and DP Spanish
- Additional experience teaching MYP and DP French would be an asset
- 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
3. MYP Music Teacher (1-year contract)
- An undergraduate degree in Music and a recognized teaching qualification
- Good keyboard skills
- Experience in training choral and/or instrumental ensemble
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB 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
- The ideal candidate will be bilingual (ie. English & Putonghua)
4. MYP Science and Design Teacher
- An undergraduate degree in Science or relevant disciplines, with background and interest in digital education (i.e. coding, robotics, etc.)
- A recognized teaching qualification
- Familiarity with and ideally experience teaching IB MYP Science and Design
- 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. 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
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin would be a significant advantage
Applicants please download and complete the application form and email along with a statement of educational philosophy and full resume to the Secondary Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk).
2021-22
For the School Year 2021-22, VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. Shadow Teacher
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
• Experience 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 Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk)
2.Supply Teacher
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 full resume to the Secondary School Principal (ssrecruit@vsa.edu.hk). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in due course.
(Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.)
Whole School Teaching
Non-teaching
VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s):
1. Assistant Administrative Manager
Key Responsibilities:
• Works collaboratively with Office Administration to ensure smooth school operations, including running smooth school events and in organising administrative matters
• Performs any ad-hoc duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in administration, translation, business management or related field
• Experience in school administration
• Very strong proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Strong proficiency in PC skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese word processing
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, team-player who is flexible and collaborative
2. Technology & Digital Media Specialist
Key Responsibilities
• Produce a wide range of video-related projects to promote the school via multiple internal and external channels
• Assist in IT’s first or second-tier support for student/staff/parents
• Provide phone support and in-house support towards general IT issues
• Assist in photos and video taking plus video editing for some school events
• Manage learning hardware and software as part of the stock taking procedure
• Explore innovative technologies to help and support learning and teaching
• Document standards, procedures and perform proactive operations for IT support
• Other responsibilities as requested by the senior members
Requirements
• University degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent disciplines
• 3 years solid working experience supporting Apple environment or Windows environment;
experience in mobile device management is an advantage
• Proficiency in photography and video-shooting; familiar with editing process and media sharing
• Certified professional in one or more of the following industries: Microsoft/CISCO/Apple/Google
is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English.
• Previous IT working experience in school environment is an advantage
• Willing to work proactively and strong team players skills
The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants please email their resume and covering letter to the Human Resources Office at vsarecruit@vsa.edu.hk.