Head of Preparatory School - Kowloon Bay Campus
Kellett School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 16 August 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2020
Job overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed educator to lead our Kowloon Bay Campus (approximately 320 students aged 4-11 years) and contribute to the Kellett School Senior Management Team.
Applicants should have the following qualities:
- Passion and energy working with students, parents and colleagues;
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curricula;
- A track record of effective leadership including strategic management;
- Working collaboratively to successfully deliver specific data management;
- Ability to lead teaching and learning;
- Personal resilience and the ability to engender the best in others;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.
Applications are invited from experienced colleagues with a sound understanding of early years and primary/preparatory education who are committed to achieving the school aim; 'A love of learning and confidence for life'.
The successful applicant must be available to commence employment in August 2021.
A generous package including world class salary, 22% annual gratuity, medical insurance scheme, school fee remission and relocation allowance is offered according to eligibility. Full details will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
A comprehensive information pack and details of the application procedure may be downloaded from
https://www.kellettschool.com/working-at-kellett/hr
Applications close: 8:00am HK Time (GMT +8) on Monday 21st September 2020
Covid-19 restrictions mean that it is not possible at this time to secure visitor entry for Hong Kong; furthermore, there is a strict 14-day quarantine in place for all coming into the region. As a consequence, much of the recruitment procedure will have to be conducted by online video-conferencing interviews with both the senior team and other key stakeholders.
There will, however, be some face-to-face interviews:
- Interviews for local candidates will be held in Hong Kong on 28th and 29th September 2020.
- Interviews for international candidates with the Principal & CEO will be held in London on 8th and 9th October 2020.
This programme is subject to alteration in the event of changes to the Covid-19 restrictions in Hong Kong.
Kellett School Association Ltd retains the right for the post to remain open until such time that it is successfully filled.
Applicants, who have not been contacted by 31 October 2020, can assume that on this occasion they have been unsuccessful and are sincerely thanked by the Association for their interest
Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Personal data will be used for recruitment purposes only
Kellett School is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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About Kellett School
- Kellett School
- 7 Lam Hing Street
- Kowloon Bay
- Hong Kong
Kellett School, the British International School in Hong Kong, established in 1976, offers an exceptional education comparable to prominent independent schools in the UK. We are proud to be one of Hong Kong’s leading international schools, a reputation built on our global outlook and unwavering aim to nurture a love of learning and confidence for life in every one of our students.
Throughout Kellett’s more than 40 years of history, the School has been known for its superb education, both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a challenging and stimulating environment where high academic achievement is realised within a broad English curriculum embracing creativity, the arts and sport, all the while taking advantage of our unique position in Hong Kong. The world does not stand still so we continually evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping our students with the right mind set to enable them to thrive - today and tomorrow.
Kellett is a through train school with campuses in Pok Fu Lam on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon Bay. The Pok Fu Lam campus is a Preparatory School (for ages 4-11 years old) in Wah Fu at the foot of Mount Kellett and overlooking Kellett Bay, while the Kowloon Bay campus houses a Preparatory and Senior School for students from 4 -18 years old.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, which includes GCSEs, IGCSEs and A levels. As our children progress through the school, they are encouraged to learn with growing independence in a challenging and stimulating environment. As a result, our students achieve consistently strong academic results with many going on to study at the world’s leading institutions.
In conjunction with our rigorous academic programme, our students enjoy access to a rich and varied programme of extra-curricular activities and a wide repertoire of performing arts, sports and volunteer opportunities.
Kellett School is a Not-For-Profit Association with a parent-led Board of Governors and highly skilled teaching and support staff, all of whom strive to provide an environment that enables our students to develop their own passions, broaden their outlook and achieve their full potential.
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