Head of School (Early Years), Hong Kong
Anfield School
Hong Kong
- Salary:
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 15/08/2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
Contract Term: 3 Years
ARE YOU READY TO OPEN A NEW CHAPTER IN 2025?
This is an excellent leadership opportunity in an outstanding and happy family school which is making a difference at the heart of the community.
Anfield is an independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school, SEN Primary school and 2 Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. Students aged from 2 to 11 years are provided with a high quality and globally-minded education. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere.
Anfield International Kindergarten is a successful and well-regarded English language kindergarten in Hong Kong. Established in 1999, Anfield has a reputation for providing high quality education in a family setting to kindergarten, nursery and playgroup children. More than 150 children, of many different nationalities, attend classes in the well-equipped campus based in Kowloon. The education framework is based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum adapted for an international setting.
The School Board is seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, enthusiastic and committed Head of School (Early Years) for August 2025. This person will build on the successes of our school, further developing it to becoming outstanding in all areas; and continue to develop our caring family school, which has an excellent reputation in the Hong Kong community.
This is an exciting and challenging post requiring current relevant senior management experience. The new Head of School should be ambitious to lead the school forward, implementing existing plans and ensuring the pupils continue to receive the highest quality education.
With an excellent pupil: teacher ratio, a happy atmosphere and dedicated and enthusiastic teaching staff, this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented Headteacher/ Deputy Head to make his/her personal mark.
As Head of School you will be:
- a well-qualified and experienced educator
- passionate about learning and teaching, internationally minded, setting high expectations for every student and every teacher
- an outstanding classroom practitioner with skills and a thorough knowledge of the English National Curriculum EYFS
- able to nurture and further develop the school’s academic, pastoral, social and cultural achievements
- committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- experienced at Senior Management Level with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in continuing school improvement
- responsive to the wider school community
- committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
- committed to our Catholic ethos
In addition, the successful applicant will:
- have a passion to inspire pupils and do whatever it takes to achieve success
- have proven experience of effective leadership in influencing improvement at a whole school level
- have a proven track record of significantly raising standards in an EYFS school setting
- have experience of managing others and supporting them to develop their teaching practice
- have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships
- have a good working knowledge of safeguarding and SEND
- demonstrate commitment to partnership, collaboration and sharing
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- B.Ed (Hons) or PGCE with QTS
- a track record of leadership and management experience
- exceptional communication skills/English language skills
- high levels of ICT capability
Prospective candidates are invited to view our website at www.anfield.edu.hk where further details and our official application form should be completed and submitted together with an accompanying letter to: hr-anfield@anfield.edu.hk Only official Anfield application forms will be considered.
(Please state the position for which you are applying in the email subject box)
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Interviews in Hong Kong and/or by video conference during November/December 2024.
Anfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check in U.K. or a Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.
Contact information
Anfield International Kindergarten (Early Years Section)
5 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Attached documents
About Anfield School
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.
MISSION STATEMENT
Anfield is a Catholic school, in an international setting, where all are committed to creating a loving and joy-filled environment that is inspired by Jesus Christ. Anfield is a culturally diverse environment where all children are challenged, both academically and spiritually, to embrace and expand their international connections, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive within the global community.
GOALS
- To encourage the development in all students, the qualities of personal responsibility, consideration, courtesy and respect in their relationships with one another, their teachers, the local and global community and the environment.
- To work for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study, whatever the ability of the child.
- To encourage children to be self-motivated, to strive to do their best in everything they do and to have confidence to take risks.
- To encourage children in independent and critical thinking about the standards and values in society and the global community, and to discover and develop a personal faith to guide them throughout their lives.
- To develop in each child a knowledge, understanding and respect for the Catholic faith.
- To prepare children for their next stage of learning in an internationally-minded environment that encourages high standards of achievement and a life-long love of learning.
- To provide an environment where everyone in our school community feels safe and is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
- To continually move forward, through innovation, creativity and endeavour, and to explore the world with its myriad of opportunities and challenges.
VALUES
In support of our school’s vision and mission statement and stated goals, all students are expected to uphold the following tenets. These are not rules but values that are rooted in the Mission statement, which actively encourage positive behaviour and form the foundation of our school’s behavioural policy.
- To be honest at all times
- To respect myself and others
- To treat others with kindness
- To respect my property and the property of others
- To be responsible
- To always try my best
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