Victoria Shanghai Academy

 

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.

 

VSA is inviting applications for the following position(s)

For the School Year 2021-22:

1. PYP Coordinator

As part the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will work alongside our Principals 
and Chinese PYP Coordinator and be heavily involved in the whole-school implementation and 
organisation of the PYP programme. 

Key Responsibilities
•  To provide pedagogical leadership and coordinate the PYP curriculum within the school 
•  Support all teachers in delivering an inquiry-based education across the PYP programme
•  To communicate PYP related information to the parent community
•  To coordinate the Professional Development of PYP staff 

Requirements and Experience
•  Bachelor Degree in Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE 
   (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
•  Proven experience as a pedagogical leader within a PYP school environment
•  Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team
•  An exemplary teaching background in inquiry-based learning and the ability to act as a 
   pedagogical leader of the PYP programme in the school
•  Excellent communication skills in English – both spoken and written
•  Experience working in a bilingual environment an advantage

2. Associate Teachers – Fluent English or Mandarin Speaking 
                                         (1-year Contract)

Key Responsibilities
• Support teachers and students in primary classes (6-11 years old)
• Work with small group of students
• Cover classes where appropriate

Requirements
• Newly Qualified Teacher or part-time PGDE student
• Interested in gaining IB/PYP experience 
• A commitment to student centred inquiry based learning

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). 

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
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.

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