Deputy Head Senior School (Academic)

Kellett School is seeking an exceptional individual and leader who has the vision and energy to take key responsibility for the academic leadership in a Senior School of 718 students.

Reporting to the Head of Senior School and a member of the Campus Leadership Team, the Deputy Head (Academic) has a key role to play in both the day-to-day management of the school and its strategic development.

They will have responsibility for quality assurance, curriculum development as well as line management of Faculties and Departments.  

The successful applicant will need to be committed to the mission, values and aims of Kellett School. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, and details will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

The aim of the role is to promote and uphold the ethos and values of the school, whilst contributing their expertise to the wider professional community.

As part of the Senior School Leadership Team, the Deputy Head of Senior School (Academic) will take a major role in:

•  Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Deputise for the Head of Senior School in their absence and as directed by the Principal & CEO

Applications Close on the 4th of December 2024 (Hong Kong Time)

The successful applicant will need to be committed to the mission, values and aims of Kellett School. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate. Kellett School has its own salary scale, which is highly competitive both locally and globally. Additional responsibility allowances payable where applicable.

Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. 

Student roll currently is 1528; Senior 718; KLB Prep 325; PFL Prep 485

Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results.

Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, review of social media presence and successful references. The Prohibition Check by The Teaching Regulation Agency of the UK will be carried out if appropriate and at the time of conditional offer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and as such treat all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination.

In line with UK Government guidelines - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, Kellett School will conduct online checks prior to interview for all candidates shortlisted.

Kellett School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

Personal data is being collected for human resources purposes, including assessing your suitability for the post for which you are applying. The data will be used by the School and the Board of Governors. If you wish to access any personal data held by the School, please contact the Director of Human Resources. If your application is unsuccessful the personal data you supply will be retained for two years at the end of which time it will be destroyed.