Literature teacher – French Secondary Stream American Section

Literature teacher – French Secondary Stream American Section
Campus
  • Blue Pool Road, Tseung Kwan O
Contract Type
  • Full-Time
Category
  • Teaching staff
About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,700 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1700 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1000 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

Job Description

A not-for-profit, private International School founded in 1963, the French International School of Hong Kong is a diverse community, welcoming more than 2,800 students from 45 countries across four campuses. As an all-through international school offering two internationally accredited streams in French and English, FISHK embodies 60 years of excellence in a multilingual, inclusive and caring academic environment.

The school nurtures trusting relationships that help develop each learner’s talent and passion while supporting their needs. We empower every student to reach their ambition and fullest academic potential. As an engaged community, we cultivate critical thinking and value social and personal responsibility to ensure students launch into their life journey as globally-minded citizens of tomorrow.

The French International School in Hong Kong will possibly be recruiting a Literature teacher to work in the French Secondary Stream American Section from mid-August 2025.

The American section of the International Option of the French Baccalaureate combines the breadth and rigor of the French Baccalaureate with extra subjects taught and examined in English, resulting in a bilingual, bicultural diploma. Students in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) program have the opportunity to take English language and literature and History and Geography courses taught from an American perspective by certified anglophone teachers.

FIS team is comprised of teachers from different nationalities working together to help the students achieve academic excellence in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities
  • Full-time position teaching 20 periods of 55 minutes per week
  • Teaching responsibilities include the English Language and Literature component of the American Section (Section Internationale Américaine) drama, or ESL.
Requirements
  • Well qualified with an internationally accepted degree and teaching qualification from an anglophone country.
  • Native speakers of English
  • Dynamic, forward-looking professional with the experience and skills to contribute to a dynamic faculty;
  • Passionate about learning and teaching and set high expectations for every student;
  • Able to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
  • Internationally-minded and culturally sensitive
  • Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Able and willing to teach both Middle and High School level (6th to 12th Grades)
  • Priority will be given to a candidate with working knowledge of French and an additional qualification in drama
Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package including cash allowance and gratuity;
  • International worldwide medical cover;
  • Subsidised education for children at French International School
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
  • The chance to work in a culturally diverse context

 

Please apply via: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers with a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides.  Please send your application by 31 January 2025. Early applications are recommended as the School reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline should a suitable candidate present him or herself.

The French International School – Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.

At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

FISHK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to 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. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

 

FISHK reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

 

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All personal data will be collected and processed in accordance with our personal data policy.

The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.