Teacher of English and Media - Maternity Cover

Job Type: Teaching

At ICHK learning is at the heart of everything we do: students, teachers, administrators, leaders, individually and collectively learning together. Our mission is to educate all our students, unlock their potential and offer an experience that best prepares them for life beyond school.

Our vision is Learning together, thoughtfully.

Learning at ICHK is founded on teachers who seek convivial, professional, high-trust relationships with students, colleagues and families. Teachers approach their classes, activities and general conduct thoughtfully, are truly welcoming of students with diverse needs and interests, and are aligned with and committed to the goals and programmes of the school.

The English and Media Teacher is a caring and skillful educator who is confident when working with students from Years 7 to 13 with a range of learning and behavioural profiles. He or she works closely with the Head of English and the Head of Performing and Visual Arts to maximise opportunities for learning.

The candidate will:

Teaching

• Model a genuine love of English and Media in a way that excites, engages and resonates with adolescents.
• Provide frequent, authentic opportunities to conduct subject-related visits, exploration, and experiential learning outside the classroom..
• Plan and teach Year 7 to 9 English, Years 7 and 8 Media, and BTEC Level 2 Creative Media courses.
• Develop and make use of relevant teaching plans and teaching materials.
• Complete all paperwork required for taught classes in a timely manner, including any relevant reports and assessments.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental and, where appropriate, schoolwide curriculum and professional development.
• Attend and contribute to parent-teacher consultations.

School-wide Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Deep Learning and Deep Learning+ week (see school website for details).
• Lead and participate in school activities and the coaching of sports teams.
• Attend and contribute to ongoing professional development.
• Act as a Form Tutor.

ICHK’s commitment to seeing young people thrive is underpinned by recruiting the best possible teachers. We look for people who:

• Are excited to work within a community that seeks to truly live its values
• Are skilled educators committed to creating a relaxed, positive and purposeful environment for learning
• Are committed to establishing convivial, professional, high-trust relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Approach their classes, activities and general conduct thoughtfully
• Truly welcome and provide for students with diverse needs and interests
• Align with and are committed to the goals and programmes of the school
• Model self-regulation, patience, hard work and kindness through their daily conduct and interactions
• Are aware and judicious in relation to the complexities of providing for the well-being of the secondary-aged learner 
• Commit to building a warm, nurturing community in which young people can thrive

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Media or a related subject.
• Experience in teaching English and Media at IGCSE and/or BTEC Level 2 preferred.
• Native English speaker with experience in an international school is highly preferred.
  

Appointment Period: Monday, 24 November 2025 - Friday, 27 March 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025

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