Head of School

Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is unique among international schools in Hong Kong. Housed in three superbly equipped campuses in the leafy district of Discovery Bay on the beautiful island of Lantau, the school boasts a vibrant global community, with students representing over 50 different nationalities. Over 1,000 children aged three to 18 years study at DBIS.

A thriving hub of the Discovery Bay community, DBIS is a not-for-profit school committed to the provision of world-class inclusive education and the development of global citizens who are able to thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.

The School Council seeks an exceptional Head to succeed Stuart Bridge, who is retiring after three years of outstanding leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our school into the next important stage of our evolution at the centre of the Discovery Bay Community. Within the context of our commitment to inclusivity as a non-selective school, this will include the continued expansion of the Secondary School, further development of holistic and experiential learning in the Primary School and the continued development of a play-based approach, underpinned by the principles of Reggio Emilia, to teaching and learning in the Early Years phase of the 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 a passion for community 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.

Completed applications should be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies, quoting reference 5601. The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 3 February 2022.

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