Founding Head
Mount Kelly School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive 6-figure salary plus generous benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2017 (or sooner if possible)
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2016
Job overview
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to lead the formation of a prestigious co-educational preparatory school in Hong Kong.
Opening in September 2017, Mount Kelly International School will operate in partnership with Mount Kelly UK. MKIS will offer a British Prep School education for pupils aged 5-13 that will promote academic excellence and prepare pupils for the 13+ UK Common Entrance examination. The school will offer a broad curriculum that will ensure the development of the whole child and offer an enriching school day for all of its pupils.
Mount Kelly, United Kingdom
Mount Kelly is a renowned independent school set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, in the UK. Mount Kelly combines academic excellence, an outstanding range of opportunities beyond the classroom and exceptional pastoral care. Since opening in October 1877, the School has grown in size and reputation both nationally and internationally and now has over 570 pupils. For further information about Mount Kelly please visit http://www.mountkelly.com
We want our Founding Headteacher to:
- Articulate a strong vision and make the vision a reality.
- Have an outstanding and proven track record of successful school leadership.
- Know how pupils learn best and how they can achieve their full potential.
- Successfully lead and manage staff to achieve a common goal.
- Establish strong and positive relationships with parents, future families and the community as a whole.
- Be engaging, possess excellent communication skills and have strong emotional intelligence.
How to Apply
To apply for the Founding Headteacher position, please complete all sections of the online application form here.
Alternatively, please download the application form here, complete all sections and send it to hr@mountkelly.com.hk by the closing date.
Further Information
Please contact Mr. Seren Waters at seren.waters@mountkelly.com.hk should you wish to arrange an informal discussion about this role.
The closing date for applications is 11/08/16
First Round Interviews: – 17/08/16 – 19/08/16
Final Interviews – short listed candidates will be notified
MKIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening background checks as part of their pre-employment enquiries.
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About Mount Kelly School Hong Kong
- Mount Kelly School Hong Kong
- Unit 812, 8/F, Star House, No.3 Salisbury Road
- Tsim Sha Tsui
- Hong Kong
Mount Kelly School Hong Kong opened in September 2017 as Hong Kong’s first British Preparatory School for boys and girls aged 5-14. We are proud of our strong links with Mount Kelly School, a leading independent school in England and we share in their tradition of high standards and the core values that they embody. The ethos of the school is one of excellence within a supportive and family orientated environment. Mount Kelly provides academic success together with opportunities in music, art, drama, and sport to provide an all-round education.
Mount Kelly School Hong Kong follows the English National Curriculum and all classes are taught by British teachers. We offer Chinese and French as additional languages and both are taught by native speakers. For students whom English is an additional language, we provide an intensive but supportive programme to enable students to develop their English language skills in order to access all aspects of the curriculum.
We are committed to providing strong academic standards, combined with an outstanding range of extra-curricular activities and superb pastoral care. We firmly believe in offering children every opportunity to benefit from a genuinely well-rounded education. Each child is encouraged to fulfil his or her own potential in both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
We invite you to visit our website to find out more about our school.
https://www.mountkellyprep.edu.hk/
Due to the continued growth of the school and the opening of new year groups, we are seeking experienced and dedicated teaching professionals to join our team for the 2019-20 academic year. We offer an attractive package including a competitive salary, housing allowance, flights and medical insurance.
For further information about the post, please refer to the Job Description. To apply, please submit an application form and covering letter, including additional subject specialisms to: recruit@mountkelly.com.hk
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