Spanish Teacher (Nov 2025 - Jun 2026) - South Island School

Job Description

South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding Spanish Teacher to teach within the Languages Faculty.

This is a temporary part-time role, to cover maternity leave. Currently, our expectations are that we will require the teaching cover from 3rd November 2025 - 26th June 2026. Whilst availability throughout this whole period is obviously beneficial, we would also welcome applications from colleagues who are not available for this full duration. The precise dates will be confirmed at the time of appointment.

The successful applicant will be a highly skilled teacher, with the ability to motivate, inspire and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom - with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. He or she will be a highly competent Spanish speaker, with an accurate command of written Spanish. Previous experience of IBMYP, IGCSE and IB Diploma would be helpful, though this is not essential for an applicant with the right overall skills set. The successful applicant will also be a tutor, as well as contributing widely to the extra-curricular life of the school.

Since this is a temporary contract, it is essential that the successful applicant is a Hong Kong resident with the right to work as a teacher in Hong Kong.

The Role

Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:

• Planning lessons to meet each student's individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes, in line with our Schemes of Learning;
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy;
• Enhancing learning through a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies;
• Maintaining a well organised and stimulating learning environment;
• Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes;
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, in line with South Island School reporting systems;
• Working closely with the Languages faculty on future developments and shared planning;
• Working as a tutor for a group of students, within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum;
• Engaging actively with the Making a Difference, Values in Action and Expanding Horizons extra-curricular programmes.

For more information about South Island School, please click HERE.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor's Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent

To Apply

Please submit your applications via the ESF online recruitment system at:

https://eoix.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions?utm_medium=jobshare

Further Information

Further information can be found in the following locations:

• South Island School website: https://www.sis.edu.hk
• English Schools Foundation website: https://www.esf.edu.hk/

Please email the Principal's PA, Ms Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: zmogg@sis.edu.hk.

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

Closing Date: By 8am Hong Kong Time on Friday 20th June 2025

NB: We will be interviewing strong applicants prior to the closing date and reserve the right to make an early appointment ahead of the deadline. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job 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.

SecondaryTeacherModernLanguage

SecondaryTeacher

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

South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students' personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner 'Making a Difference'. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.
The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.
http://www.sis.edu.hk