Head of Lower School
Harrow International School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2015
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2014
Job overview
Harrow International School Hong Kong seeks to employ an outstanding leader with the appropriate senior management experience and range of skills to be Head of Lower School from August 2015. The Lower School includes Early Years from K1 and the Pre-Prep School (Years 1-5) with a total of 480 students currently on roll. The role is a very significant one; the Head of Lower School reports directly to the Head Master on all matters relating to the Lower School, and provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure that there are high expectations in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities.
In particular, the successful candidate should be able to promote respectful, effective relationships within the Lower School community of teachers, parents and students. The role also involves working closely with the Deputy Head, Prep School Leader, the Deputy Head of Lower School (and Pre-Prep School Leader), and the Early Years Leader to ensure smooth progression for students between the Early Years, Pre-Prep and Prep phases of the School. In addition, an important part of this role is the focus on developing the contribution of the curriculum between the Early Years and Y5 to the reinforcement of the leadership attributes outlined in the School's vision statement, Leadership for a better world.
The Lower School encourages students to become independent learners; from taking a greater role in their own personal organisation to increasing their ability for independent thought and responsibility for their own learning. Students entering Early Years experience a vibrant and lively learning environment. Concepts essential to forming a strong foundation in basic skills are explored on a daily basis. The integrated day is conducive to exploration, enquiry and interaction both in and outside the classroom. In the Pre-Prep School, students experience a more formal structure to the School day with discrete subject lessons, an increased number of specialist lessons and an extra-curricular programme.
The post will be on a two-year renewable contract basis and comes with a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with the importance of the position.
Requirements
- Outstanding leadership ability to role model the School's six leadership attributes and to inspire academic and administrative staff, parents and students.
- Significant experience of and success in senior management.
- A genuine interest and commitment to the School's vision statement Leadership for a better world and on working collaboratively with the rest of the Senior Leadership Team on whole School matters.
- A record of being an outstanding classroom teacher and contributor to extra-curricular activities.
- Outstanding inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively on paper and verbally.
- A genuine interest in and strong commitment to the wellbeing of students academically, emotionally and socially.
- Personal integrity
- Resilience and the capacity to work exceptionally hard.
- Outstanding administrative, and organisational skills.
Harrow International School Hong Kong
Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It is the third school in the Harrow family of schools in the Asia region and provides a British independent style of education from Early Years to Year 13 in custom-built facilities in a stunning physical location in Hong Kong. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London with the international mindedness of a diverse student body in Hong Kong. Having opened in September 2012, the School roll is now 1030 and further expansion will continue to take place over the next few years.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening.
How to apply
To formally apply for the position and/ or to download an information pack, job description and any other relevant information please follow this link: http://www.ticrecruitment.com/harrow/hong-kong
The application deadline is 15th October (early applications are encouraged). All enquires should be directed to Gemma McSweeney, Recruitment Manager at TIC Recruitment, who is handling the process on behalf of the School.
Contact details are as follows:
Email: harrow@ticrecruitment.com
Tel: +44 (0) 2920 21208
Web: www.ticrecruitment.com/harrow/hong-kong
HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG
Leadership for a better world
About Harrow International School Hong Kong
- Harrow International School Hong Kong
- 38 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories
- Hong Kong
About Harrow International School Hong Kong
Harrow International School Hong Kong occupies a spectacular site on the Gold Coast in the New Territories near Tuen Mun.
Its Lower School is for pupils aged 3-10, which comprises Early Years (K1 and K2) and the Pre-Prep (Years 1 to 5); the Upper School is for pupils aged 10-18 and consists of the Prep School (Years 6 to 8), the Senior School (Years 9 to 11) and the Sixth Form (Years 12 to 13). Weekly Boarding is available to Upper School pupils. There are four Prep School Houses for boys and three for girls, four Senior School Houses for boys and four Senior School Houses for girls, two of which are ‘Day’ Houses.
Our facilities
The School is fortunate to have a wonderful campus with extensive facilities, including a state-of-the-art STEAM Centre.
Light, wide corridors, very well-equipped classrooms and large departmental office areas, which are purpose-built for collaborative preparation, are characteristic of the Lower School and Upper School teaching areas. There are also a number of large multipurpose rooms. Specialist teaching areas include high quality Science laboratories, a Library and Learning Lounge closely linked to the ICT Department and located at the heart of the School, studios for Art, Music, Drama and Dance. We have a range of excellent sporting facilities including: a swimming pool, sports hall, well-equipped fitness room, 4G astro and tennis courts.
Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership
The School’s vision statement, Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership, underpins what happens in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities and in our pupil development programme.
Collectively, we aim to develop in our pupils the desire and skills to make a positive difference in the world. In doing so, the School essentially combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London with the international mindset of a diverse pupil body in Hong Kong.
Many aspects of the School are characteristic of Harrow School London: high expectations of pupils and teachers; excellence in academic work; an emphasis on extra-curricular pursuits; high quality pastoral care; a genuine focus on the individual; the importance of service and the development of leadership skills. The School has also quickly taken on some of the traditions of Harrow that have survived continual scrutiny and review over many years: it has composed its own songs; taken on elements of the School uniform; incorporated some of the academic reward; and some of the distinctive Harrow ‘terminology’; and Speeches & Prizes on Speech Day, a traditional Harrow ceremony.
Pastoral care
At all ages in the School, there is a strong emphasis on the quality of relationships and community life, and the personal formation of character of each of its pupils.
In the Lower School, the focus of pastoral care is the Class Teacher. However, from Y6 when pupils enter the Upper School, pastoral care is centred on the House system: all boarders and day pupils are members of a House.
We work hard at establishing strong bonds within the communities of our Houses and the School. Above all, we aim to ensure our pupils are happy, secure and valued. The result is that there is an evident sense of pride among pupils of all ages in the School, and what it means to be a part of it and the family of Harrow schools.
The present pupil body is a diverse international one with 36 different nationalities. The focus of the pupil admissions process is to identify those with the aptitude, ability and personality to make the most of the opportunities at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Through our scholarships and bursaries scheme, we are looking to attract outstanding pupils with the potential to act as significant leaders in academic work, cultural activity, the arts and sport in the School, irrespective of their parents’ financial circumstances.
For further information about the School, visit the website at www.harrowschool.hk
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