Principal - Secondary International Stream

About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,800 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1500 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1300 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

The Principal – Secondary International Stream is one of FIS’ 4 Principals reporting to the Head of School. With the support of 2 Vice- Principals, the Principal – Secondary International Stream is in charge of quality of teaching and learning within the Secondary – International Stream, ensuring the breadth and balance of every student’s studies, the monitoring of admissions, curriculum planning and development, and the monitoring of both the academic and pastoral areas of the Secondary school.

As key member of the school Senior Leadership Team, the Principal - Secondary International Stream is expected to take a leading role in whole school developments and to fully support FIS’ Strategy.

This position is to lead and manage FIS’ Secondary - International Stream: 2 Vice-Principals, administrative teams, Coordinators/Leaders of learning, 500 students, 46 teachers.  

Responsibilities:

·      Leadership: supporting FIS strategy, developing the values and aims of the school.

·      Curriculum leadership: overseeing the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners, providing a broad and balanced curriculum in line with FIS’ needs.

·      Teaching & learning: maintaining high expectations for all teachers and students, coordinating the effective delivery of the teaching in Secondary.

·      Professional development and deployment of staff: leading the Secondary IS team by overseeing the responsibilities and duties, conducting regular meetings to create a collaborative working environment, being involved in the recruitment process.

·      Implementation and review of performance evaluation and professional growth process in line with school policy.

·      Ensure smooth operations for the division.

·      Community: fostering FIS’ sense of community. Participating in school community events and social activities. Maintaining effective school / family relationships.

·      Collaboration with other Principals and SLT to ensure curriculum continuity, students’ safety and well-being.

Requirements:

·      Teaching qualification

·      Minimum 3 years leadership experience in an international school or a school with a well-developed international outlook

·      International mindedness and intercultural understanding

·      Effective communication

·      Strong collaboration skills

·      Excellent knowledge of IMYC, IGCSE and IB Diploma would be a plus

·      Intermediate or fluent French would be a plus

We will provide:

●       A competitive salary

●       Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

●       A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment.

●       The chance to work in a culturally diverse context.

Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) via this link: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers on/before 03 February 2025.

All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.

At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.