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Stamford American School Hong Kong
Stamford American School Hong Kong is a private school that offers a world-class international education with a rigorous standards-based curriculum for children aged 5 to 18. As an accredited school of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and authorized as an IB World School, we instill an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, a sense of global awareness in every student, and the necessary skills to prepare them for the challenges and changes after graduation.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Music Teacher, High School
to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices; and they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It is an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best; and thrive.

About The Role
To meet the school's mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs.

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs.

To support students' holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions. To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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What You Will Be Doing

• Design and teach classes within the high school, incorporating the target standards and the approaches of the relevant course program (MYP, AP, DP, Stamford Courses, BTEC), and aligned with agreed student outcomes
• Plan inclusive learning opportunities, designing structured and standards-based lessons and units which include a series of clear steps and transitions, activate prior knowledge, and include appropriate scaffolds and extensions to help each student to achieve challenging learning standards
• Create and facilitate learning opportunities which help to ensure that each student develops a sense of agency and makes personal connections with the curriculum

Who we are looking for:

• Ability to teach High School Music
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a high school setting
• At least 3 years of relevant program (IBMYP/IBDP/AP) experience preferred
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills

Benefits At Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School Holiday
• Competitive Group medical coverage
• School fee discount
• Professional Development

How To Apply
Please complete your application by following the steps below, and create your profile at Cognita Career portal before the closing date, and ensure a Letter of Application is provided. The Closing Date for Applications is:
12 nd December 2025 (HK Time)
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Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) in Hong Kong is one of the city's leading international schools, offering high-quality, holistic education to a diverse student body of approximately 1,300 students, supported by 240 dedicated faculty and staff. Established as a non-profit organisation, GSIS operates under a unique governance model with affiliation to the German government, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to educational excellence and international cooperation. The school is structured into two distinct Streams—German and English— providing pathways to the German International Abitur and the I/GCSE & IBDP qualifications, respectively.

GSIS is a value-driven institution that empowers its multicultural community through a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Rooted in both German and English educational traditions, the school nurtures global citizens who are well-prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. We are now inviting applications for the following position, commencing in January 2026.

MUSIC TEACHER – SECONDARY SCHOOL – ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM

(Maternity Cover from January-June 2026)

The successful candidate will be an excellent music classroom practitioner who is dedicated to enabling each child to achieve the highest possible standards in creative music education.  S/he will be expected to be up-to-date with current music teaching and learning practices including differentiated learning, assessment and reporting. S/he will be a dynamic, open-minded and enthusiastic music practitioner who is dedicated to creating learning experiences and performance opportunities designed to engage every student and instill a love of music throughout our school community.  Teaching experience in an international context is desirable.

What is required and what we're looking for

• Teacher qualification (Music specialism)
• Minimum of 3 years music teaching experience preferred
• High standards as a performing musician
• Understanding of Assessment for Learning
• Capability to adopt effective assessment strategies, collection methods and tools for tracking student learning and progress in music, in and across year groups
• Commitment to the school's mission, aims and values
• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient
• Positive work ethic
• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills (native speaker level)
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular Music & Arts activities

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and child protection screening will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS. The successful candidate will also be required to attend in-house child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct.

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2024 on our website at

Our employees work in a "high trust" environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school's website Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Music & IS Supply Teacher:

• Period:: 15 – 17 Oct 2025
• Bachelor degree holder with professional teaching qualifications
• Have relevant experience
• Able to use English as MOI
• Passionate in education
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• A recognised first degree plus teacher training in primary education
• Qualification to teach other subjects in English is an advantage
• Passed Basic Law and National Security Law Test (degree level)
• Candidates without teaching experience will be considered
• Provide HKDSE, HKCEE or HKAL results (or equivalent), special education needs training records, copies of transcripts/certificates for the above requirements and proof of accreditation for non-local degrees

Please apply with full resume in English, copies of certificates and contact details to: The Headteacher, Diocesan Preparatory School, 1 Chester Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon by mail, by email at by 24th October 2025.

Personal data collected would be used for recruitment purpose only.

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