CREATIVITY HUB LEADER

Tätigkeitsprofil

The German-Swiss International School (DSIS) is one of the leading international schools in Hong Kong, offering high-quality, holistic education to a multinational student body of around 1,300 students and 240 teachers and staff.

The school is divided into two branches, the German and the English, each leading to the German International Abitur, I/GCSE and IBDP.

For the primary school (German and English International branches), we are looking for a local teacher to serve as a

CREATIVITY HUB LEADER for the start of the 2025/2026 school year
. The Creativity Hub Leader works to create a space in which students can have innovative, creative learning experiences that enrich their learning in the English and German primary school curriculum. In collaboration with the department heads (EPD & GPD), he/she creates a strategic action plan for the development of the Creativity Hub and integration into the curricula, which determines the focus and priorities for the coming year.

TASKS

Development and management of the Creativity Hub

• Planning, preparation and implementation of the vision for the further development of the Creativity Hub.
• Managing the Creativity Hub’s annual budget.
• Procurement of materials for the Creativity Hub to meet the needs of students and teachers in EPD and GPD.
• Organizing the daily operation and use of the Creativity Hub, including planning, maintenance and resource management.
• Ensuring that all equipment is used safely and appropriately.

Financial support

• Develop and promote the Creativity Hub’s vision to enrich learning through problem solving, design thinking and hands-on experiences.
• Developing challenging and engaging creative programming that supports, enriches learning and meets curriculum objectives for EPD and GPD students.
• Joint planning and implementation of teaching units with teachers in EPD and GPD to promote problem solving, design thinking and practical learning experiences.
• Offer ECAs that leverage the learning experiences available in the Creativity Hub.
• Teaching pupils aged 6 to 11 years.

Anforderungsprofil

What we need and what we are looking for

• Teacher training (PGCE, State Examination or equivalent) in primary education.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in a primary school.
• Excellent English skills with solid written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of German is desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant aspects of the English and German primary school curriculum.
• Solid specialist knowledge in relevant subject areas.
• Experience teaching conceptual inquiry and design processes.
• Clear understanding of current educational topics, theory and practice.
• Experience in teamwork.
• Cultural sensitivity, tolerance and patience
• Positive work ethic and proactivity.
• Experience in an international context is desirable

Arbeitgeberleistungen

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will work with students of outstanding academic achievement. Our staff work in a high-trust environment where they are given responsibility without unnecessary micromanagement. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who are committed to continuous professional development and willing to contribute to other school activities.

Bewerbungsverfahren

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply to the Human Resources Manager through GSIS's online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/).

For more information about the German-Swiss International School Hong Kong, please visit our website www.gsis.edu.hk. Applicants who are not invited for an interview after four weeks can assume that their application was unsuccessful.

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www.gsis.edu.hk/en/about-us/careers/job-openings/