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.

DBIS Safeguarding Policy Statement

At Discovery Bay International School (DBIS), the safety and well-being of our students is our paramount concern. We will give equal priority to keeping all children and young people safe regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We recognise that some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of discrimination, previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues. Every child has the right to learn and grow in a secure, nurturing, and protective environment, free from all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. At the heart of our policy is the best interests of the children, and all matters relating to child protection and safeguarding will be underpinned by listening to the voice of the child and acting in their best interests. 

Legal Obligations: DBIS will adhere to the laws in Hong Kong relating to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse cases (those under the age of 18), effective from 20th January 2026 (Cap 650 of the law of Hong Kong). If the school suspects that a child is suffering serious harm or is at real risk of suffering serious harm (as detailed in the Ordinance lists of elements that constitute serious harm), this will be reported to the Social Welfare Department (SWD). 

Reporting Procedures: If a member of staff suspects that a child is at risk of harm, or a child reports s disclosure, this must be recorded as soon as possible after the disclosure, using the Child Protection Manager on ISAMs. The staff member must speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy for the phase of the school that the child is in to ensure that the disclosure has been received. The DSL will liaise with the Whole School DSL (or Deputy) regarding next steps. 

Pre-employment: DBIS will take all reasonable steps to ensure that full and complete background checks are carried out for all members of staff who are employed at our school. The school will also adhere to our safer recruitment policy. 

Confidentiality: DBIS will ensure all records, disclosures and allegations are managed in a confidential manner. Staff will never promise students that information they share regarding harm or abuse will be kept confidential. 

All records are kept within the Child Protection Manager on our ISAMs management information system. All notes from child protection meetings will be kept as hard copies in the safe located in the Whole School DSL’s office at the Main Campus. 

Only applications submitted via the official online form on our website will be considered. We do not accept direct email applications.


  • DBIS is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Key Stage 1 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 17th April

    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 EYFS children.

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

    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. 

    Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April

    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.

  • 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 EYFS children.

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

    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. 

    Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April

    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. 

  • 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 creativity and innovative use of technology for Primary students.

    The Learning Technologies Educational Assistant (LTEA) will work closely with the Learning Technologies teaching team and will be expected to have significant experience in using learning technologies to support learning. 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 assistant will be required to look after the ICT equipment including the team’s iPads, Chromebooks and robotics in the department. The assistant will also undertake administrative duties as directed by the Learning Technologies teachers. 

    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.

  • Discovery Bay International School is seeking an experienced and dedicated lead swim coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and planning the Hammerhead swim squads and development teams, overseeing the swim support programme, and supporting the ongoing development of the swimming curriculum. As a key figure in our Physical Education programme, the lead swim coordinator will collaborate closely with the Director of Sport to enhance and promote our comprehensive swimming initiative.

    Beyond coaching, the role involves managing the day-to-day operations of swimming facilities and coaching staff. The lead swim coordinator will take a primary role in planning the squad training programme and overseeing the administration for swimming meets, including leading home meets at DBIS alongside the Director of Sport. Consequently, candidates must possess a high level of proficiency in Meet Manager and Team Manager software to ensure the seamless execution of competitions and team logistics.

    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 a highly motivated and team playing assistant to join our Primary and/or EYFS School team. The appointed assistant will support teachers in the delivery of our programme in our Primary and/or EYFS School. Ideally candidates should have previous teaching assistant experience. Information technology skills would be an asset.

    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 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 a Registered 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 seekingexperienced and dynamic supply teachers for our Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools. Applicants should be fully qualified teachers and have a Degree in Education.

    Applicants must be fluent in English and Mandarin. Applicants are also required to be registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau as a Registered 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 have the right 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 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 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 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.