Vice Principal - Island School

Job Description

Island School is a highly successful IB school located in the heart of Hong Kong. 1200 students aged 11 to 18 study an innovative and exciting curriculum combining our self-designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, IB Diploma and BTEC programs. Currently based in temporary facilities in Sha Tin until August 2022 we will be returning to a brand new campus in the middle of the Hong Kong central business district. Here, facilities will include a world-class sports centre, maker spaces, open classrooms and a black box theatre.

We are looking for a talented and knowledgeable individual to join our team of Vice Principals supporting the Principal in providing educational leadership in the school and community by promoting and implementing the school’s mission and aims. 

Their prime responsibility is leading the operations and logistics areas school management as well as other roles that have been delegated by the Principal.  Strategic planning, team-building, and monitoring and evaluation, and operational effectiveness are key elements in the role, ensuring high quality outcomes. The position will be a full-time two years renewable contract starting August 2022.

The team of Vice Principals supports the Principal in providing educational leadership in the school and community by promoting and implementing the school’s mission and aims.  Their prime responsibility is leading and motivating staff in those specific areas of school management which have been delegated by the Principal.  Strategic planning, team-building, monitoring and evaluation, and operational effectiveness are key elements in the role, ensuring high quality educational outcomes. 

Key accountabilities

• The operations Vice Principal will have the following key responsibilities: 
• Manage all school schedules, special events, local and overseas field trips
• Work with HR and Business Manager on strategic staffing and oversee the school timetable and staff absence systems
• Responsible for the school safety plan: disaster preparation, fire drills, school trips student, staff and public safety, and student health. 
• Oversea the Information Technology part of school life including school data systems
• Ensure the school campus is fit and suitable for exemplary teaching & learning

All VP’s have these responsibilities:

• Developing and articulating a shared vision and strategic development plan for the school and leading colleagues in achieving this.  
• Creating an atmosphere of mutual trust where collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork are promoted within the school.
• Modeling exemplary professional practice.
• Contributing to the creation of a learning community, fostering a spirit of inquiry, innovation, professional learning and reflection.
• Promoting high standards and expectations through supporting performance management, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Promoting the image of the school as part of the ESF community.
• Contribution across the Foundation which enriches the learning community, measured by involvement in innovation networks and initiatives.  
• Accountable to the Principal and the School Council.

In broad terms the Vice Principals team provides leadership and support in all areas of school life including teaching and learning, educational planning, guidance, student services, budgets, community life, co-curricular programmes and day to day running of the school. Each Vice Principal will be linked to a House and to a Curriculum area.

Person specification (for all Vice Principal positions)

A good teacher with very good interpersonal relationships with students and staff.

Committed to the highest expectations of students and their learning.

Previous school leadership experience.

Articulates a vision of what education should be for students in an international context in the twenty first century.

• Able to inspire and motivate staff.
• Committed to school improvement and to the processes of school self-review.
• Holds a strategic view of how to effect and manage change.
• High personal standards of meeting expectations and enormous drive and enthusiasm.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to use data appropriately.
• Able to develop coherent, well-motivated, effective and efficient teams.
• Able to do the hard thing when necessary.
• Able to coach colleagues.
• Committed to CPD.
• Able to work with colleagues in a variety of team situations to develop collaborative solutions.

Full Job Description is available Here . Please visit Our Website  to learn more about the Island School.

Teaching in Hong Kong

We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school.

Details on our Teacher’s Remuneration Package is at ESF Website Here  .

 

Closing Date: 14 Nov 2021

For enquiries, please contact Hilary Hu at +852 2524 7135 or school@online.island.edu.hk 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. 

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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About the Team

At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas. Students are encouraged to become resourceful, adaptable and confident learners.

Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. You will find details of the curriculum and qualifications on offer on our website. In the senior years students can choose to study IB Diploma, IB Careers and BTEC courses. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production.

http://island.edu.hk