Head of Department (Individuals & Societies) MYP/DP History

Malvern College Hong Kong opened its doors to pupils in 2018 and has grown to be one of the leading schools in the territory. With strong links to Malvern College, a leading independent school in Worcestershire, England, the School seeks to appoint an inspirational Head of Department (Individuals & Societies) from August 2025.

The role is a key position within the Senior Section with responsibility for leading the departmental team and providing strategic direction to the curricular programmes, learning and teaching practices and administrative procedures. Based on collaborative professional interaction, the Head of Department (HoD) will be responsible for creating a cohesive team of teaching professionals focused on developing best practices and supporting the pupils within the department to achieve their best.

HoD will contribute to MCHK’s overall ethos and objectives. They will ensure that their department's development is congruent with the school’s Mission Statement and that of the International Baccalaureate.

The successful candidate will possess a strategic vision and a deep appreciation for Malvern's heritage. They must have a thorough understanding of the IB MYP and DP programmes, coupled with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Exceptional professionalism is essential to lead the ongoing development and growth of the secondary department. This role is pivotal in upholding Malvern College Hong Kong as an outstanding British international school, committed to embodying the Malvern Qualities, ethos and vision.

For details of the position, please refer to the attached job description.

All applications should be submitted online via TES. You are required to complete your online profile and supporting statement and upload your CV with a photo. You are also required to provide details of three referees.

Contract Type: Full-time, Two Years

Start date: August 2025

Closing date: Interviews will be on a rolling basis and as such early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an online interview or in person. Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications.

Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks, and identity checks.

Please contact hr@malverncollege.org.hk for any queries about this role. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the online application form.

For further information about Malvern College Hong Kong, please visit our website at http://www.malverncollege.org.hk/. To find out more about the Malvern College International family, please visit www.malverncollegeinternational.org.