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Head of School
Australian International School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2021
Job overview
With the retirement of our dedicated Head of School, Howard West, late next year, the Board of Governors of the Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) seeks to appoint our next Head of School.
Established in 1995, AISHK is a non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Reception to Year 12 for 1,100 students. AISHK’s strength has always been its diversity. While founded on Australian educational values, we welcome students from 25 different nationalities and have pride in our place in Hong Kong and in the broader connections we have across Asia. Our international focus is complemented by a warm, vibrant, inclusive and highly engaged school community. The School has demonstrated its resilience through COVID-19 with strong enrolments and a healthy financial position.
We are a non-selective school where each child is given every opportunity to reach their full potential. We offer both the Australian NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, achieving excellent results in both. Alongside our academic program, our well-being and co-curricular programs offer all students the opportunity to develop, grow and thrive, achieving their own personal best and emerging as skilled, compassionate and responsible global citizens.
Our new Head will work with us on the development of the School’s next strategic plan, continue our commitment to the ongoing enhancement of educational programs, support the further development of our staff, and forge close relationships with our students, their families and the broader community.
Odgers Berndtson is assisting the Board of Governors of AISHK with this appointment. For more information on the role go to www.Odgers.com/82908. For a confidential conversation, please contact Juliet Steel on +61 2 8905 3746.
The closing date is Monday 18 October 2021.
Applications should only be submitted via the link at www.Odgers.com/82908. Applications submitted through other websites or platforms may not be received. If you require assistance with your application or would like to arrange a confidential discussion, please email juliet.steel@odgersberndtson.com
About Australian International School Hong Kong
Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a private school located in the Kowloon Tong region of the city. The school is co-educational, and teaches children from Reception to the conclusion of Secondary. Founded in 1995, there are approximately 1,100 students on the school roll. In 2001, students began learning in a new and significantly expanded complex. The school teaches for both the Australian NSW Higher School Certificate and the IB Diploma, with classes primarily in English.
Facilities on the 6000 square meter campus include science laboratories, visual arts department, and Learning Enrichment Centre. Performing Arts program comprises of orchestra, senior and junior rock bands, Primary choir, and the Secondary vocal ensemble. Dance and drama are offered through the extra-curricular program, and on a seasonal basis, special drama troupes are formed to stage theatrical productions.
Values and vision
In its twenty year history AISHK has established a reputation for offering a high calibre and rounded education that is founded on Australian educational values while being sensitive to its location in the heart of Asia. Inspirational staff create a learning environment that actively promotes a global perspective and a sense of individual and collective responsibility. The school strives to improve and develop, to lead and innovate, and to inspire young people to grow and flourish.
The school maintains a philosophy that every teacher should teach exclusively in their area of expertise, and AISHK works to enhance Professional Learning and create opportunities for existing staff to strengthen their classroom practice, challenge their thinking and enable optimum teaching and learning conditions. AISHK explores partnerships with tertiary institutions to fast track quality Masters of Education graduates to consider a career at AISHK. The school also benchmarks salaries and conditions with equivalent schools in the region.
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