STUDENT SUPPORT TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER FROM MARCH-JUNE)

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) is one of Hong Kong's leading international schools providing quality, holistic education to a multinational student body of approximately 1300 students and 240 faculty and staff. The school is organised into two Streams, German and English leading to qualifications in the German International Abitur and I/GCSE & IBDP respectively. We are inviting applications for the following position commencing in March 2025. 

STUDENT SUPPORT TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER FROM 10 MARCH TO 20 JUNE 2025)

(ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM – SECONDARY SCHOOL)

The successful candidate will work in the Secondary School and collaborate with subject teachers and Heads of Year in implementing personalised learning practices, support and intervention strategies to meet the needs of individual students. S/he will work directly with individual students and small groups, based on consultation with staff and parents, to build approaches to learning - differentiated by learning need - and monitor related Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). S/he will liaise with outside agencies when appropriate, arranging assessments and provide feedback to staff. The Student Support Teacher will work in close collaboration with one other Student Support teacher.

What is required and what we’re looking for 

• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of learning challenges including ADHD and executive functioning challenges; experience working with Twice Exceptional students.
• Experience of managing cases and advocating for recommendations on educational assessments.
• Experience of integrating wellbeing and positive psychology strategies.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) in Secondary Education.
• Experience of, or knowledge of, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
• Experience in an international context is desirable.
• 5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in working collaboratively with a team.
• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient.
• Positive work ethic and proactive.

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2024 on our website at https://www.gsis.edu.hk/2023/09/igcse-results-2023/. 

Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/) to the Director of Human Resources.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/. Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. 

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS.