Principal and CEO, Kellett School
Kellett School- Kowloon Bay Senior
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate will be offered.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2023
Job overview
One of the leading international schools globally, Kellett, the British International School in Hong Kong, is a dynamic learning community with an impressive reputation for excellence. Established almost 50 years ago, Kellett provides a rich through school educational experience for 1,400 students aged 4 to 18, inspiring ‘a love of learning and confidence for life’.
In post since 2019, Mark Steed will step down as Principal and CEO in Summer 2023. During the last four years, Kellett has progressed to another level of maturity, securing its place as one of the world’s foremost British International Schools. His successor will have a unique and exciting opportunity to build on Kellett’s considerable strengths and shape the future of a high performing organisation at the forefront of international education, as well as build community spirit following a prolonged period of Covid-related challenges.
The Board of Governors now seeks an outstanding leader with the vision, ambition and experience to inspire the diverse Kellett community in the pursuit of even greater success. The successful candidate will be an accomplished educator, with the personal authority and gravitas to be a compelling ambassador for Kellett globally, as well as a unifying community figure after some challenging years for the school community in Hong Kong. A track record of highly successful school leadership, proven strengths in empowering high performing teams and the emotional intelligence to manage complex organisational change are essential, as is an authentic commitment to Kellett’s distinctive ethos and values.
To download the further information for this role or to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com quoting reference 6365. The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 9 February 2023.
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About Kellett School- Kowloon Bay Senior
- Kellett School- Kowloon Bay Senior
- 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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