Head

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Harrow International School, Hong Kong

This is an exceptional and highly attractive opportunity to lead Harrow International School, Hong Kong, one of the world’s highest performing international schools.

Harrow Hong Kong is one of eleven AISL Harrow Schools in Asia, and the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It opened its doors in September 2012 and now runs at capacity, with extensive waiting lists, at a combined roll of c.1650 pupils from Early Years to Sixth Form. There are plans to carefully grow to a roll of over 2,000 in the years ahead and a new satellite Early Years campus is due to open in August 2025. The School is defined by its holistic culture and values; it offers a caring, respectful community in which everybody thrives, while delivering truly world-class academic outcomes.

Located in a magnificent crescent-shaped Neo-classical styled building with custom-built facilities within the stunning Gold Coast area, the School integrates elements of the educational philosophy, practice and traditions of Harrow School in London within the diverse international community context of Hong Kong to provide a highly distinctive education.

Harrow Hong Kong is a co-educational all-through school for pupils from Nursery (3 years) to Year 13 (18 years), educated within four phases: Early Years, Pre-prep, Prep and Senior Schools. Boarding begins from Year 6 in the Prep School on a weekly basis from Sunday evening to Friday evening. Just under 50% of pupils in the Upper School board, with all Day pupils also members of a House. There are currently four boys’ and three girls’ Prep Houses (Year 6 to Year 8), and four boys’ and four girls’ Senior Houses (Year 9 to Year 13).

The new Head will follow eight years of outstanding leadership from Ms. Ann Haydon MBE, and will demonstrate obvious passion for continuing the holistic, individualised pastoral care that is a hallmark of the School. He/She will benefit from strong premium education reference points, and an unashamedly academic pedigree, as a foundation for continuing the delivery of world-class academic outcomes. International experience is not essential, but as the school is very high profile, an ambassadorial presence with gravitas (locally and globally) and a heightened cultural sensitivity are imperatives. 

Harrow Hong Kong is a dynamic school in a fast-moving environment, so there will be opportunities for a visionary Head to innovate with fresh eyes, and to re-envision the school's concept of 'excellence'. Given the School’s success and profile, the new Head must ensure they take the community with them on the journey ahead. That journey is one of visionary evolution, rather than revolution. The Head will enjoy the support and fellowship of the AISL Harrow Group of Heads, as well as benefiting from the strong partnership with Harrow UK.

The successful candidate will begin in role in August 2025. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a generous salary, accommodation, private medical insurance, use of a car, remission on school fees for dependents and a flights allowance.

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search, please contact jeansullivan@rsacademics.com

Further, detailed candidate information about this role, including information on how to apply, is available at https://www.rsacademics.com/current-vacancies/harrow-hong-kong/ Please also refer to the candidate information brochure and job description available within this advert.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 October 2024 at 10:00 (UK) / 17:00 (Hong Kong).

Harrow Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and child protection issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records and social media checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.