Our goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable supporting children with diverse needs and are clearly passionate about supporting our young learners.

Main Accountabilities

Student Support & Assessment

- Conduct comprehensive learning assessments and create individualised education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs

- Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed

- Coordinate and implement intervention programs across different phases of learning

- Maintain detailed records of student assessments, interventions, and outcomes

- Provide professional development and training to teaching staff on inclusive education practices

- Support teachers in differentiating instruction and implementing accommodations

- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate learning support strategies

- Lead a team of Educational Assistants that support meeting the needs of students with differing learning needs

Wider professional roles

- Build and maintain relationships with external specialists, therapists, and educational psychologists

- Coordinate referrals to appropriate external services and specialists

- Facilitate communication between school, families, and external professionals

- Stay current with local Hong Kong referral systems and available support services

- Develop and implement school-wide learning enhancement policies and procedures

- Conduct or support teacher meetings with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and support strategies

- Provide guidance and resources to families on supporting their children's learning needs

- Facilitate workshops for parents on topics related to learning differences and support strategies

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

- Qualified teacher status

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field

- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience. Experience in learning support, special education, or a similar role is desirable but not essential

- Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and developing individualised support plans

Desirable Criteria:

- Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or related field

- Professional certification in learning support or special education

- Knowledge of Hong Kong's local referral systems and support services

- Experience with specific learning assessment tools

- Experience in leading staff training and professional development

Other Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or

- Bachelor's Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent

- Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Interested candidates, please complete the online application form via ESF website. Please do not send CVs or letters of application directly to the school.

For any questions, please email the school at maria.brusuelas@peakschool.edu.hk.

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.

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.

About the Team

ESF Peak School opened in 1911 and grew rapidly to serve the needs of the community in the area. We are a 2-form entry school with 360 student places in Year 1 to Year 6. At Peak School, our mission is to become effective communicators, confident critical thinkers and enthusiastic life-long learners. In partnership with our community, we strive to have integrity and be socially responsible global citizens. The school prides itself on being a community school that respects and appreciates the contributions of everyone involved.

We offer the IB PYP, which is based on an inquiry approach to learning. Our highly committed and skillful staff ensure that children experience the joy of learning through a curriculum that is relevant, significant, engaging and challenging. At Peak School, students are supported and encouraged to enhance their sense of wonder and creativity through exploration and experimentation, making mistakes and learning from them along the way. Students at Peak School have a lot of opportunity to exercise leadership skills and participate in a range of arts, environmental, and sporting activities.

The school is fortunate to be nestled within the lush hills of The Peak, where we are surrounded by nature and have easy access to trails. The school also boasts of a large playing field, a well-resourced library, and a cosy garden. Most of all, we are proud of the strong family atmosphere that the Peak School community has fostered for over a hundred years.