Head of School
Discovery Bay International School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2018
Job overview
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is unique among other international schools in Hong Kong. With three campuses situated in tranquil Discovery Bay on the beautiful island of Lantau, DBIS is a vibrant global community of 1,140 students aged 3-18 drawn from over 40 different nationalities. DBIS is a not-for-profit school committed to providing an outstanding inclusive education and to the development of global citizens able to thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.
The School Council are now seeking an exceptional Head to succeed Paul Tough who has been appointed as Principal of the British School of Tokyo from August 2019. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our school into the next important stage of our evolution which will include the continued expansion of the secondary school and the development of our academic profile within the context of our commitment to inclusivity as a non-selective school.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding educationalist with the experience and strategic skills to inspire our diverse community and lead our high performing senior team. Warm and engaging, our next Head will combine academic ambition with a commitment to inclusion, and will bring the wisdom to balance change with continuity and consolidation. A track record of successful school leadership is essential as is a genuine resonance with DBIS’s distinctive ethos and values.
To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com quoting reference 3813. The closing date for applications is 08:30 BST on Thursday 25th October 2018.
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About Discovery Bay International School
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is a very special international community school. Situated in the heart of the wonderful community of Discovery Bay, our students enjoy a distinctive learning journey that begins in Early Years, progresses to Primary and culminates in the Secondary section. The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Currently there are around 1,000 students at the school. At the heart of our educational philosophy are the values of care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is known, supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Safeguarding
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.
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