Competitive Benefits Package

Full Time, Fixed Term

15/08/2025

31 January 2025

Contract Term: 2 Years
Anfield is an independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school, SEN school and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. Students aged from 2 to 11 years are provided with a high quality and globally-minded education. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and motivated professional SEN Primary Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding provision for children with SEN. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teaching practitioner, who will also possess other pastoral strengths, with a specific commitment to education of children with SEN.

Opportunity (August 2025)

SEN Teacher

The successful applicant will be:

• an experienced and successful teacher with QTS
• committed to raising pupils’ achievements through setting high standards and by promoting effective teaching and learning
• able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals
• a professional with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute to the continued development of our school.
• committed to our Catholic ethos

In addition, the successful applicant will:

• have a passion to inspire pupils and do whatever it takes to achieve success
• have proven, successful experience teaching the core areas of the English National Curriculum
• have experience working with SEN primary children either in mainstream and/or special schools which follow the English National Curriculum
• have excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to lead and motivate teaching assistants
• have knowledge of, and commitment to, all current safeguarding procedures
• have experience of raising standards in a challenging environment
• have experience of managing others and supporting them to develop their teaching practice
• have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships
• be willing to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the School

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in Special Educational Needs or an additional qualification in SEN
• minimum of 3 years teaching experience working with primary aged children
• exceptional communication skills/English language skills
• high levels of ICT skills

(Please state the position for which you are applying in the email subject box)

Closing Date: 31st December 2024

Interviews in Hong Kong and/or by video conference during November/December 2024

Anfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check in UK or a Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Contact information

Anfield School (Primary Section)
No. 1 Lung Pak Street, Tai Wai, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.
MISSION STATEMENT
Anfield is a Catholic school, in an international setting, where all are committed to creating a loving and joy-filled environment that is inspired by Jesus Christ. Anfield is a culturally diverse environment where all children are challenged, both academically and spiritually, to embrace and expand their international connections, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive within the global community.
GOALS

• To encourage the development in all students, the qualities of personal responsibility, consideration, courtesy and respect in their relationships with one another, their teachers, the local and global community and the environment.
  
• To work for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study, whatever the ability of the child.
  
• To encourage children to be self-motivated, to strive to do their best in everything they do and to have confidence to take risks.
  
• To encourage children in independent and critical thinking about the standards and values in society and the global community, and to discover and develop a personal faith to guide them throughout their lives.
  
• To develop in each child a knowledge, understanding and respect for the Catholic faith.
  
• To prepare children for their next stage of learning in an internationally-minded environment that encourages high standards of achievement and a life-long love of learning.
  
• To provide an environment where everyone in our school community feels safe and is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
  
• To continually move forward, through innovation, creativity and endeavour, and to explore the world with its myriad of opportunities and challenges.

VALUES
In support of our school’s vision and mission statement and stated goals, all students are expected to uphold the following tenets. These are not rules but values that are rooted in the Mission statement, which actively encourage positive behaviour and form the foundation of our school’s behavioural policy.

• To be honest at all times
  
• To respect myself and others
  
• To treat others with kindness
  
• To respect my property and the property of others
  
• To be responsible
  
• To always try my best