Job title: Principal & Headmaster
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Education
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 2026-02-13
Job ID: 102577
Contact name: Michael Chu
Phone number: +85239150280
Contact email: michael.chu@linksinternational.com

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