A Career at AISHK

Role Statement:

The Secondary teacher will:

• Deliver engaging literature lessons that inspire students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and strong communication skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for educators who are enthusiastic about teaching literature within the framework of the Australian and international curriculum.
• Work in collaboration with staff teams to ensure optimum student learning.
• Participate actively in the school’s extracurricular program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to consistent professional learning.
• Make a positive contribution to the culture and ethos of the school.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified practising teacher with high-level qualifications in the subject area(s).
• Passionate about fostering student learning and development through literature.
• Ability to plan and deliver programs which are inclusive of second language learners. A willingness to support EAL students by requiring recognised qualifications is required.
• Ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly developed ICT skills and an ability to use technology as an integral part of teaching and learning.
• Understanding of, and expertise in, delivery of an outcomes-based curriculum.
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of groups and individuals – including colleagues, parents, students and members of the wider community.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of small and large teams.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Behave ethically, reflect positivity, demonstrate a growth mindset, commitment to continuous professional development and contribute to the school’s ethos and community life.
• Be a passionate, knowledgeable and proactive teacher with a commitment to wellbeing practices and positive psychology in education (i.e., PROSPER).

General Teaching Responsibilities:

The Secondary teacher 7-12 will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Developing and documenting effective teaching and learning programs.
• Maintaining complete and accurate class records, rolls, and data recording.
• Conducting regular and appropriate assessment.
• Provide regular and effective feedback to students.
• Fostering the academic, social-emotional and physical development of students.
• Engaging in and contributing to in the school’s Wellbeing programs for students and staff.
• Catering effectively for the range of abilities across each class group.
• Striving to achieve and maintain a high level of student morale and school spirit.
• Participating in the co-curricular life of the school which includes extra-curricular/after-school activities/sport, school camps, performance events/public events, outreach, service and community programs, parent functions and school publications
• Liaison with parents regarding student progress, including parent/teacher interviews.
• Maintaining classroom and public display areas for educative and aesthetic value.
• Completing rostered duties as required.
• Liaison with Head of Secondary, Deputy Heads of Secondary, Heads of Department, Directors and school administration regarding all aspects of teaching and administration.
• Actively supporting and enforcing all school policies, in particular, the uniform and behaviour codes.
• Participating in the collegial association of staff.

Any other duties as required by the Head of School.

Contract Commencement

• Full time, commence Term 3, July 2026. Start date is flexible. 
• The school reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process and there is no closing date for the role.

If you have any questions about the role please email, [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. School Registration No: ED1/21627/95