Vice Principal (Starting Aug 2025) - King George V School

King George V (KGV) School is seeking to appoint a Vice Principal who will play an essential role in the school community. The position offers the right candidate the opportunity to join the ESF family of twenty-two schools, lead and manage exciting new developments, and experience the dynamic environment that Hong Kong has to offer.

At KGV School our purpose is to ‘Be your own remarkable…’ and our vision is to create a ‘school for one’. A place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be. As an inclusive and diverse school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead.

The Vice Principal functions as a lead learner in this vibrant, high-performing and future-focused school. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the appointed candidate will be empowered to drive change, innovate and continually improve outcomes. The role will also include significant management and organisational responsibilities within our school. All Vice Principals have some teaching commitment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will offer significant leadership and management experience, strong interpersonal skills and a record of developing innovative practices that improve student outcomes. 

The role provides opportunities for strategic leadership, and managing a range of teams across different areas of the school.

The appointed candidate will: 

• Consistently champion and uphold the school’s core values and foster supportive relationships
• Support the school’s mission statement and IB Learner profile
• Develop and articulate a shared vision and strategic development plan for the school/phase and lead colleagues in achieving this
• Create an atmosphere of mutual trust where collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork are promoted within the school.
• Model exemplary professional practice
• Contribute to the development of KGV as a professional learning community, fostering a spirit of inquiry, innovation, professional learning and reflection
• Promote high standards and expectations through supporting performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor's Degree with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent teaching qualification
• Senior leadership experience in a similarly sized school
• Experiences in a range of different schools and/or a school with a well-developed international outlook

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 (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. 

www.esf.edu.hk

About The Team

At ESF King George V School (KGV), our purpose is based on our belief that every student can ‘be their own remarkable…’ as they achieve, improve and learn. Our vision is to create a ‘school for one’. A place where each and every person engages in remarkable learning to achieve at high levels and be the best they can be.

Our school is also about continual improvement. As an agile school, we collaborate and innovate to make a difference in the communities we serve and lead.

The school is well known for its commitment to developing all aspects of student life and it has a fine tradition in sport, music, drama, dance, community service, charity work and environmental sustainability. Our school has a very strong House system, which is run and inspired by our students and provides a wide range of learning opportunities and activities.

http://www.kgv.edu.hk