Job Description
Join Our Vision. Lead Our Future.
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Headmaster/Principal to lead our dynamic international school offering both the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE). This is a rare leadership opportunity for an educational innovator who can champion academic excellence, student well‑being, and school-wide growth within a multicultural community.
The successful candidate will bring strategic leadership, deep curriculum expertise, and a passion for nurturing globally minded learners.
🌟 Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Academic Leadership
- Provide overall academic and operational leadership for a dual-curriculum school.
- Ensure curriculum coherence, instructional excellence, and continuous improvement across IB PYP/MYP/DP and DSE pathways.
- Lead school-wide planning, accreditation processes, and quality assurance.
Team Leadership & School Culture
- Inspire, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of educators and middle leaders.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative school culture focused on student success.
- Drive professional development and pedagogical advancement.
Student Experience & Safeguarding
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Oversee student well-being, pastoral systems, and safeguarding compliance.
- Champion holistic education, inquiry learning, and character development.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build trusted partnerships with parents, staff, board members, and community stakeholders.
- Represent the school at IB and education bureau engagements.
- Promote the school’s vision and values locally and internationally.
Operations & Compliance
- Oversee school operations, budgeting, resource planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure alignment with EDB regulations, IB Organisation standards, and school policies.
- Lead strategic initiatives, school development, and long-term growth.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
- Proven school leadership experience in an international or bilingual environment.
- Strong working knowledge of IB (PYP/MYP/DP) AND/OR Hong Kong DSE curriculum frameworks.
- Track record of successful school improvement, team leadership, and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural leadership skills.
✨ We Offer
- Competitive and attractive leadership remuneration package.
- Professional autonomy to shape school strategy and academic excellence.
- A supportive Board and a dedicated team of international educators.
- A vibrant, diverse school community in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter outlining leadership philosophy and relevant experience
- Contact information for 2–3 professional references