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Consultant for Pedagogy and Professional Development

Consultant for Pedagogy and Professional Development
Contract Type
  • Part-time
Category
  • Administrative staff openings for 2025-26
Application Deadline
  • 30/04/2025
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About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,700 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1700 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1000 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

Job Description

Position Objective

The Consultant for Pedagogy and Professional Development will provide expertise and strategic guidance to enhance pedagogical practices and professional development at the French International School of Hong Kong. The role is designed to support the school’s commitment to educational excellence and cohesion across the French and International Streams. This consultancy will involve two on-site missions in Hong Kong, supplemented by remote collaboration with school teams before and after the missions.

Key Details

Mission Schedule:

  • 1st Mission: Around October 6, 2025
  • 2nd Mission: Around February 13, 2026

Remote Support: Preparation and follow-up with teams before and after each mission.

Responsibilities
  1. Pedagogical Alignment and Cohesion
    • Provide strategic guidance on reviewing and implementing a shared pedagogical framework to align teaching practices while respecting the unique requirements of the French and International Streams.
    • Facilitate remote and on-site collaboration to foster synergy and mutual enrichment between streams.
    • Support teams in ensuring consistency and fairness in student evaluation practices across both streams.
  2. Professional Development
    • Advise on the development of an innovative professional development framework tailored to the needs of teachers in both streams.
    • Offer remote coaching and mentoring to teaching teams, supplemented by on-site workshops during missions.
    • Provide feedback and strategic recommendations to maintain high teaching standards and address evolving professional development needs.
  3. Innovation in Teaching and Learning
    • Recommend cutting-edge teaching practices, including the integration of AI tools to enhance learning outcomes.
    • Promote creativity and critical thinking through strategic advice and resource sharing.
    • Provide insights on global educational trends to foster a forward-thinking culture.
  4. Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Support
    • Support efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices.
    • Advise on inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning approaches.
    • Analyze data and recommend interventions to address diverse student needs.
  5. Collaboration and Leadership
    • Work with school leadership (including principals of both streams) to ensure alignment of pedagogical strategies and cohesive management practices.
    • Facilitate collaborative discussions during on-site missions and maintain open communication with teams remotely.
    • Offer actionable recommendations to align objectives with school goals.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in education, educational sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Extensive experience in educational leadership, ideally in an international and bilingual context.
  • Strong understanding of the French Baccalauréat and IB educational systems.

Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership and advisory capabilities to inspire and guide diverse teaching teams.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to foster an inclusive educational culture.
  • Strategic thinking and expertise in implementing innovative practices.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Proficiency in both French and English.
Benefits

Consultancy Structure:

  • Two two-week on-site missions in Hong Kong (October 2024 and February 2025).
  • Remote collaboration before and after missions.
  • Competitive consultancy fee, including travel and accommodation arrangements for on-site missions

Please apply via: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers with your CV and cover letter to the Director – Human Resources, specifying your availability and relevant experience for consultancy work.

 The French International School – Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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