Working at DBIS

Situated in the heart of the beautiful community of Discovery Bay, the students enjoy a unique learning journey that begins in the Early Years, progresses to Primary and culminates in Secondary. 

A highly personalised learning environment characterises the DBIS learning experience. Small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities best serve a school of nearly 1,000 students. 

At the heart of the school's educational philosophy are care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is recognised, supported and encouraged to reach their potential. 

We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence to achieve the best possible outcomes for all students. We look to recruit teachers who share this philosophy and are motivated to progress their careers in this unique school. 

DBIS advertises posts on this website, the TES (the Times Educational Supplement) and the local press throughout the year.

Child Safeguarding

Discovery bay international school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. Therefore, following the recommendations of the global task force on child protection, all posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.


Our Latest Opportunities

  • DBIS is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic class teacher to join our Primary School to provide a personalised approach to student learning and support the pursuit of creativity and innovation.

    The successful candidate will be a teacher who wants to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team of collaborating professionals to ensure we continue to deliver a world-class, holistic education for the children in our community.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    Applications can be submitted online through the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Closing date for applications: Friday 14th March 2025

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

  • DBIS is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic educational assistant (EA) to join our school to provide a personalised approach to student learning and support the pursuit of high-quality teaching and learning for our Primary children. 

    Successful candidates must have the ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes, under the direction of a qualified teacher.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    Applications can be submitted online through the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. 

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

  • DBIS seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified and successful Secondary School Business teacher who is willing to commit to working in a stimulating and dynamic international educational environment. The successful candidate is likely to be expected to teach BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 (International specification with no exams). This is an exciting time to join DBIS as the Secondary phase and Humanities department are expanding, offering opportunities for growth and development within the school.

    To be considered, it is essential to have:

    • A minimum of two years’ experience in a full-time class teaching role;

    • A bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in Business or a closely related field;

    • A relevant postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS);

    • Experience teaching (I)GCSE, BTEC and/or A Level Business to a high quality. (applications from IB Business teachers will also be accepted).

    It is desirable to have: 

    • Experience teaching A Level Economics, BTEC Travel & Tourism and/or other Humanities subjects;

    • A master’s or postgraduate qualification in a related subject;

    • Experience working with EAL students (English as an Additional Language);

    • Experience or interest in being an examiner for (I)GCSE and/or A Level. 

    All new teachers are offered two-year renewable contracts and a competitive compensation package, with a gratuity of 18.75%, an additional monthly cash allowance, remuneration of school fees for one child and full medical and dental insurance for the employee.

    Closing date for applications: 21st February 2025

    Interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong, London, Dubai or online. 

    A detailed job specification can be found here.

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form. Please ensure that a recent CV and an application letter are uploaded to the form. Within the application letter please highlight your suitability for the role, your strengths as a teacher and relevant experience and accomplishments.

    Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

  • DBIS is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic IT Support Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. 

    A detailed job specification can be found HERE.

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Immediate availability is highly preferred.

    Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. 

    Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.  

    Please note: Interviews will be arranged immediately on receipt of suitable applications and the appointment may be made before the closing date. 

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and outgoing individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our students, parents and staff, as well as visitors to our school, and will play a key role in ensuring that our school runs smoothly and efficiently. In addition to the role as a receptionist, this position holder will support the administrative tasks of our EYFS phase.

    A detailed job specification can be found HERE.

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form. 

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. 

    Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.  

    Please note: Interviews will be arranged immediately on receipt of suitable applications.

  • DBIS is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic educational assistant to join our school to provide a personalised approach to student learning and support the pursuit of high-quality teaching and learning. 

    The Learning Enhancement educational assistant (LE EA) will work closely with the LE teaching team and will be expected to have experience in using techniques and strategies to support students. They will also have the ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a qualified teacher.  

    The LE LA will be required to provide small-group instruction which is planned, prepared and assessed. They will provide feedback on student progress and attend meetings as deemed necessary. They will also undertake administrative duties as directed by the LE teacher. 

    Personal Specifications: 

    We are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to be part of our progressive, forward-thinking LE team to support the delivery of our world-class education.


    In order to be considered, please ensure you have:

    • Genuine enthusiasm for supporting student learning;

    • Commitment to providing quality support for teaching and learning;

    • High competence in the use of technology, with a genuine interest and understanding of digital safety and digital tools;

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

    • Excellent organisational and exceptional interpersonal skills;

    • Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

    Successful candidates must have the ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a qualified teacher.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    Applications can be submitted online through the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong. 

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

  • We are seeking to appoint a School Nurse to work at the Primary and Secondary School campus. Successful candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English and have a relevant medical nursing qualification.

    Previous experience of working in a school or with children would be an advantage.

    A detailed job specification can be found at HERE.

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

  • We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed one to one educational assistants to support, within the mainstream classes, our students who have individual learning needs. Our one to one educational assistants are able to build and maintain a successful relationship with the student in their care, and are concerned for their wellbeing and development as learners. Successful candidates must be fluent in English.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

  • We are seeking experienced and dynamic supply teachers for our Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools. Applicants should be fully qualified teachers and have a Degree in Education.

    Candidates must be fluent in English and have the right to work in Hong Kong. Candidates are also required to be registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau as either a Registered Teacher or a Permitted Teacher.

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and team playing Mandarin assistant to join our school’s Mandarin team. The appointed assistant will support teachers in the delivery of our Mandarin programme in our Secondary School. Ideally candidates should have previous Mandarin assistant teaching experience, be a fluent Mandarin speaker and should also demonstrate proficiency in English. Information technology skills would be an asset as well as the ability to use Chinese word processing.

    Successful candidates must be fluent in English and have the ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a qualified teacher.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    Applications can be submitted online through the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

  • We are seeking to appoint a motivated and energetic Swim Assistant to support the primary swim program. To help develop all primary students with proper swim technique and water survival skills. The Swim Assistant responsibilities include evaluating students’ swim abilities during lessons and providing feedback to help improve students’ stroke and water safety ability. Please see the link for further details Swim Assistant.

    Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

    A detailed job specification can be found at the following link (LINK).

    To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.

    Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.

    Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.