Competitive Benefits Package

Full Time, Fixed Term

06/01/2025

31 January 2025

Contract Term: 2 Years
Anfield is an independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary School, Primary 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.

Opportunity (to begin January 2025)

We are seeking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work in the SEN section of Anfield:

• Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking applications from an enthusiastic and caring Speech and Language Therapist, who is passionate about improving the life outcomes for students with additional needs, to join our team. The successful applicant will be an outstanding practitioner, who will also possess strengths in working successfully with children, parents and other professionals. An understanding of Speech and Language Therapy is essential.
As a school based Speech and Language Therapist, the successful candidate will enjoy the advantage of the school holidays, including summer vacations, along with a substantial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance. This allocation will empower them to enhance their own professional growth within the position.
The successful candidate will be:

• an enthusiastic, highly motivated, open-minded and caring professional
• an experienced and outstanding Speech and Language Therapist
• committed to raising students’ achievements through setting high standards and by promoting effective therapeutic practices
• 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
• knowledgeable and experienced in using ICT applications relevant to a classroom environment
• committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
• committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
• committed to our Catholic ethos

In addition, the candidate applicant will:

• have a passion to inspire students and do whatever it takes to achieve success
• have proven, successful experience in Speech and Language Therapy
• have experience of raising standards in a challenging environment
• have experience of supporting others to develop their teaching skills
• 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:

• Internationally recognised under-graduate degree, or equivalent, in Speech and Language Therapy
• Minimum of 2 years’ Speech and Language Therapy experience
• Exceptional communication skills/Chinese language skills
• High levels of ICT capability

(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 U.K. or Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Contact information

Anfield St. Bosco Koon Ying School
Castle Peak Road, Mai Po, Yuen Long, 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