Vice Principal

Hong Kong is a vibrant and dynamic international city. It ranks amongst the world's leading financial centres and plays a pivotal role as a gateway to China and Asia.

Clearwater Bay School (CWBS) is a 4 form entry Primary School within the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong. CWBS is an IB World School providing an outstanding education to 720 students representing a diverse range of nationalities. We are seeking a Vice Principal to join our highly successful team to ensure the continued growth and development of the school.  The starting date for this position is negotiable.

Role Summary 

• Consistently champion and uphold the school's core values and foster caring, good-humoured relationships.
• Support the schools mission statement and IB Learner profile.
• Develop and articulate a shared vision and strategic development plan for the school/phase and lead colleagues in achieving this.
• Create an atmosphere of mutual trust where collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork are promoted within the school/phase.
• Model exemplary professional practice.
• Contribute to the creation of the school's learning community, fostering a spirit of inquiry, innovation, professional learning and reflection.
• Promote high standards and expectations through supporting performance.

Main Accountabilities Leadership

• To be the Principal designate as required
• To develop teachers' professional knowledge
• To develop teachers' professional skills
• To develop effective staff development programs
• To ensure quality teaching/learning and assessment within Phase Group
• To develop effective teams and ensure the successful implementation of the School Development Plan

School Management

• Ensure effective Year/Phase group communications
• Ensure professional learning through collaboration and self-evaluation
• To conduct  lesson observations of class and specialist teachers
• To review planning  of teachers and specialists
• To support the teaching and learning of students across the school
• To attend Phase Group planning sessions as required
• G&T student / teacher support
• Teaching timetable as determined by Principal

Specific Coordination Roles

• Phase Group coordination including pastoral and standards of achievement
• Lead CIS/WASC-School Evaluation
• Lead AR&R- Assessment
• Lead whole school CPD including staff meetings plan
• Coordinate Mainstream EA's
• Contribute to the School Development Plan

Line Management

• Phase Group teachers
• Mathematic coordinator
• PSE coordinator
• Visual Arts coordinator
• Expressive Arts

Minimum typical education

• Degree in Primary Education or equivalent

Minimum typical experience

• Recent senior management / VP experience desirable

Core Professional / Technical Competencies required Abilities

• Resouurce /budget management
• Curriculum development

Knowledge

• Sound Understanding of IB/PYP
• Understand the needs of SEN/EAL students

Core Soft / Transferable Competencies required

• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Student centered
• Acts in the best interest of ESF
• Professional integrity
• Commitment and passion for education
• Visionary thinking / strategic orientation
• Balance and reflectivity

Development / Training to support role competencies 
Development activities

• IB Training will be provided
• CIS-WASC training will be provided (accreditation programme)
• Contribute to educational development of the Foundation

Notes:  All teachers are expected to contribute to the school extra curricular programme throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will be...

• An outstanding educational leader who is passionate about learning, teaching and setting high expectations for every student;
• Knowledgeable and supportive of the IBO Primary Years Program;
• Internationally-minded; able to live and work in a diverse, cross-cultural context;
• Visible, approachable and willing to take a lead role in the CWBS community;
• Committed to fostering a culture of professional practice and continuous improvement;
• Adept at leading and developing curriculum, professional learning and reflection;
• A skilled communicator and administrator.

The rewards...

• competitive salary and cash / housing allowance;
• international medical coverage;
• education allowance for up to three children;
• 20% gratuity upon successful completion of the initial two-year contract.

Closing Date: 21 September 2014
Anticipated First Round interview: 7 October 2014
Anticipated Final Interview in HK: 31 October 2014

Further details of this post (including job description and role criteria - essential & desirable) can be found on our website http://recruit.esf.edu.hk 

For further enquires, please contact the Principal at chris.hamilton@cwbs.edu.hk

To apply for the position, please visit: http://recruit.esf.edu.hk

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is an equal opportunities employer