Head of Primary – Hong Kong

• Internationally-Minded
• Experienced Primary School leader
• Based in Hong Kong

The Position

The Australian International School, Hong Kong (AISHK) seeks to appoint an exceptional leader to the position of Head of Primary.

The successful candidate must be internationally minded whilst possessing a commitment to lead a vision of cohesion and diversity in harmony with Australian values.

The Head of Primary will lead a highly talented, enthusiastic and collaborative teaching team and contribute to a culture of continual improvement at the school. As a member of the School Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Primary reports to the Head of School and works collaboratively with the administration and staff team to lead and manage the Primary School and ensure its development is planned and successfully implemented.

They will work closely with the Head of Secondary and Deputy Heads of Primary and provide clear and open communication to all primary staff.

The successful appointee will offer significant senior leadership and management experience, strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable track record in cultivating innovation. A commitment to contributing to the wider development and strategic direction of the whole school as a member of the Executive Leadership Team is essential.

The Head of Primary will be expected to positively promote the school to the wider community and deputise for the Head of School as required.

The starting date for the position is January 2025.

The Organisation

Situated in the Kowloon Tong District of Hong Kong, Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Reception to Year 12.

AISHK is the only Australian International School in Hong Kong and it provides a world class international school experience where students achieve their personal best and graduate as skilled, influential, compassionate and responsible citizens. AISHK offers a uniquely International Curriculum embedded with the values of excellence, respect, honesty, diligence, collaboration, trust, responsibility, integrity, equity and creativity.

Primary students utilise the Australian National curriculum and students in Years 7-10 complete the NSW Stage 4 and 5 curriculum. In Year 11 and 12 the students have a choice of either the NSW HSC or IB DP.

 For more information on the School visit: https://www.aishk.edu.hk/welcome/a-career-at-aishk

Applications close:  17 May 2024

To apply – please click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ using reference IHKhop0424 addressing your cover letter and resume to Liam King or Kirsti Hitz-Morton, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.