Principal (High School) at a Christian International School in Hong Kong
Christian Alliance International School
Hong Kong
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
(Reference Number: L_PHS_220_TES)
General Description
The Principal (High School) is a crucial part of the School’s senior leadership team, contributing to the development and implementation of the Registered Management Committee (RMC) Strategic Goals.
Key components of the position include:
·Strong godly leadership amongst the staff.
·Commitment to ensuring the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of school life.
·Leadership of staff to ensure effective and inspirational teaching.
Accountability and Functional Relationships
The Principal (High School) will be accountable to fellow senior leaders, Head of School and RMC.
Internal functional relationships are with:
·Senior Leadership Team
·Middle Leadership Team
·Student Services Team
·Teachers and Support Staff
·Students
External functional relationships are with:
·Parents and Guardians
·Professional Associations
·Other Educational Organisations
·KTAC
Matters that must be reported to the Head of School
·Breaches of Special Character and professional standards
·Excess spending of allocated budget
Responsibilities
- To work with senior leadership team to be a good role model, to monitor the impact of the School’s Special Character on the curriculum, monitor staff involvement in Christian education programmes, implement school development features which focus on the Special Character and promote the Christian school in the wider community.
- To provide, in conjunction with the Head of School and other senior leaders appropriate professional leadership which is supportive of general policy direction.
- To participate and to take a lead role in development of policies and programmes for the ongoing effective management of the school.
- To assist in the effective management of school personnel policies, procedures and practices including the school’s performance management system.
- To take a full role in fostering and developing effective and supportive relationships both within the school and to its community.
- To provide, in conjunction with the Head of School and other senior leaders effective internal communication links.
- To effectively manage, within delegated limits, financial and asset resources to support the teaching and learning programmes.
- To participate, as appropriate in personal professional development in line with school development needs and identified professional objectives.
- Specific High School leadership roles
- Day to Day Leadership
- Other ad-hoc duties due to School operations needs
For the Performance Indicators, please refer to the attached document.
The Candidate
To qualify for the role, applicants should be a passionate Christian educator with a sound academic and teaching qualifications and experience, demonstrating academic leadership and relevant administrative experience.
Terms of Appointment
The starting date for this appointment is January, 2025 (negotiable), but not later than August, 2025. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 or 3.5 school years, up to August, 2028. Renewal of the contract is subject to mutual agreement.
Application Details
To apply, please submit the two online forms listed below:
- Leadership Application Form* (link to online form)
- Christian Faith Questionnaire (link to online form)
* Cover letter and full resume must be submitted online with the Leadership Application Form.
The following support documents should be submitted online with the Leadership Application Form if available:
· Alberta Teacher Certification (if any)
· Teaching Certifications
· University Transcripts
· Employment Reference Letter
· Certificate of Baptism (if any)
Kindly note that additional supporting documents may be required if the application is shortlisted.
Note: Bachelor of Education, or bachelor degree in relevant major subject(s) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent teaching credential with a least 10 weeks’ practicum is required for CAIS teachers.
If you wish to provide other documents after submitting the forms, please email recruithr@caisbv.edu.hk.
Please quote the reference number of the post in your application.
Applicants not contacted within 16 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.
All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.
Attached documents
About Christian Alliance International School
- Christian Alliance International School
- 33 King Lam Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon
- Hong Kong
CAIS is a Christian school of 1,500+ international students representing more than 25 nationalities based in Hong Kong.
CAIS is authorized as an IB® World School, offering the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (IBDP). It is also accredited to provide the Alberta Curriculum and offers Advanced Placement®️ courses. CAIS is a through-train school, providing a unique transformative educational experience for children aged from 5 to 17 at its preparatory, lower and upper primary and secondary sections. CAIS, founded by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC), welcomes students from all backgrounds.
Head of School
Mr Richard Vanderpyl
Mission
CAIS aspires to be the most trusted provider of international education in Hong Kong. Realized through a learning community that embraces spiritual and traditional family values, our mission is
To cultivate learners with knowledge, skills, integrity and discernment, growing in love for God and service to humanity.
CAIS offers students a transformative educational experience, empowering them to fulfill their potential as Christian leaders and global citizens. Through Small Learning Communities, CAIS provides future pillars of society a safe, nurturing and student-centered environment for the pursuit of godly character, academic excellence and holistic personal development. CAIS is committed to supporting our students with the highest standards in teaching and facilities while preserving a sustainable learning community.
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