Principal (High School) at a Christian International School in Hong Kong

(Reference Number: L_PHS_220)

General Description

The Principal (High School) is a crucial part of the School’s senior leadership team, contributing to the development and implementation of the Registered Management Committee (RMC) Strategic Goals.

Key components of the position include:

·Strong godly leadership amongst the staff.

·Commitment to ensuring the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of school life.

·Leadership of staff to ensure effective and inspirational teaching.

Accountability and Functional Relationships

The Principal (High School) will be accountable to fellow senior leaders, Head of School and RMC.

Internal functional relationships are with:

·Senior Leadership Team

·Middle Leadership Team

·Student Services Team

·Teachers and Support Staff

·Students

External functional relationships are with:

·Parents and Guardians

·Professional Associations

·Other Educational Organisations

·KTAC

Matters that must be reported to the Head of School

·Breaches of Special Character and professional standards

·Excess spending of allocated budget

Responsibilities

1. To work with senior leadership team to be a good role model, to monitor the impact of the School’s Special Character on the curriculum, monitor staff involvement in Christian education programmes, implement school development features which focus on the Special Character and promote the Christian school in the wider community.
2. To provide, in conjunction with the Head of School and other senior leaders appropriate professional leadership which is supportive of general policy direction.
3. To participate and to take a lead role in development of policies and programmes for the ongoing effective management of the school.
4. To assist in the effective management of school personnel policies, procedures and practices including the school’s performance management system.
5. To take a full role in fostering and developing effective and supportive relationships both within the school and to its community.
6. To provide, in conjunction with the Head of School and other senior leaders effective internal communication links.
7. To effectively manage, within delegated limits, financial and asset resources to support the teaching and learning programmes.
8. To participate, as appropriate in personal professional development in line with school development needs and identified professional objectives.
9. Specific High School leadership roles
10. Day to Day Leadership
11. Other ad-hoc duties due to School operations needs 

For the Performance Indicators, please refer to the attached document.

The Candidate

To qualify for the role, applicants should be a passionate Christian educator with a sound academic and teaching qualifications and experience, demonstrating academic leadership and relevant administrative experience. 

Terms of Appointment

The starting date for this appointment is January, 2025 (negotiable), but not later than August, 2025. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 or 3.5 school years, up to August, 2028. Renewal of the contract is subject to mutual agreement. 

Application Details

To apply, please submit the two online forms listed below:

• Leadership Application Form* (link to online form)
• Christian Faith Questionnaire (link to online form)

* Cover letter and full resume must be submitted online with the Leadership Application Form.

The following support documents should be submitted online with the Leadership Application Form if available:

·        Alberta Teacher Certification (if any)

·        Teaching Certifications

·        University Transcripts

·        Employment Reference Letter

·        Certificate of Baptism (if any)

Kindly note that additional supporting documents may be required if the application is shortlisted.

Note: Bachelor of Education, or bachelor degree in relevant major subject(s) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent teaching credential with a least 10 weeks’ practicum is required for CAIS teachers.

If you wish to provide other documents after submitting the forms, please email recruithr@caisbv.edu.hk. 

Please quote the reference number of the post in your application.

Applicants not contacted within 16 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.