- Overseas
- Full Time
- Hong Kong | Overseas
Christian Alliance International School
Applications Close: 31 Jan 2025
Commencement Date: 27 Aug 2024
Description
At Christian Alliance International School, we aspire to be the best school for Hong Kong, for the world, and for Christ. Our mission is
“To cultivate learners with knowledge, skills, integrity,
and discernment, growing in love for God and service to humanity”.
Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) invites outstanding and passionate Christian leaders to join our team as the Principal (High School) in raising the next generation of students to influence society for the good of people and to the glory of God.
Principal (High School)
(Reference Number: L_PHS_220)
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
Task | Performance Indicators |
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. | · Leads staff devotions regularly.
· Demonstrates a thorough understanding of special character statements within the school’s foundational documents. · Takes opportunities to integrate the Christian worldview with classroom teaching and other professional practices, and actively encourages and supports other staff to do the same. · Supports the Head of School and RMC in developing policy to enhance the Special Character of the school. · Undertakes any tasks delegated by the Head of School to promote Christian education in the local community and beyond. |
To participate and to take a lead role in development of policies and programmes for the ongoing effective management of the school. | · Demonstrates an understanding of Hong Kong and Alberta requirements for planning and managing school programmes.
· Demonstrates an ability to plan strategically and to implement operational plans. · Collaborates with senior leaders to develop and carry on school wide strategic planning. · Understands and appreciates the International Education context in Hong Kong. · Implements data-informed instruction and leads discussion about student performance. |
To assist in the effective management of school personnel policies, procedures and practices including the school’s performance management system. | · Demonstrates an understanding of the personnel policies of the school.
· Assists in the appointments process. · Takes a role in implementing the performance management system in the school. · Provides support to all staff in fulfilling their professional tasks. · Works with teachers to improve their teaching practices through coaching, modelling, and collaborative planning. |
To take a full role in fostering and developing effective and supportive relationships both within the school and to its community. | · Shows an ability to develop sound relationships with staff and with the school community.
· Demonstrates an understanding of consultative leadership. · Is able to relate appropriately with students in understanding their needs and in communicating school management procedures. · Is able to effectively articulate policies and procedures to the school community. · Contributes to School communications. · Takes part and leads assemblies. · Leads parent evenings and sessions. · Works with the School Council. |
To provide, in conjunction with the Head of School and other senior leaders effective internal communication links. | · Is able to communicate effectively with staff and students.
· Maintains communication between senior leadership and staff in delegated areas of responsibility. · Acts as an effective liaison between staff, students and school leadership. · Provides appropriate and understandable information to staff and pupils on school events and issues. · Demonstrates the ability to use a range of communication techniques to address audiences. |
To effectively manage, within delegated limits, financial and asset resources to support the teaching and learning programmes. | · In line with delegated authority, manages allocated budgets. |
To participate, as appropriate in personal professional development in line with school development needs and identified professional objectives. | · Participates in performance management system within the school as it relates to personal performance.
· Seeks to enhance own understanding of pedagogical and management practices. · Takes professional development opportunities to support and enhance own personal development. · Leads professional development for the high school. |
Specific High School leadership roles | · Mentors team leaders, and plans and leads high school team leader meetings and professional development.
· Works with Student Ministry and be active in spiritual life planning (worship and chapels, Camp and Spiritual Emphasis Days, Student Fellowship). · Plans the curriculum pathways and course offerings. · Oversees the onboarding and mentoring of new teachers. · Directs oversight of the IB coordinator and Programme. · Leads the professional growth in the high school, and delegates team leaders to monitor team members’ growth and instructional planning. · Oversees and supports high school events, Extra Curricular Activities, and student clubs: camp, Discovery Days, student leadership, Lions Athletics, etc. · Supports the Student Representative Council and develops wider student leadership. · Rosters: Assembly, Chapel, Staff meetings. · EOTC approval for local trips. · Awards Ceremonies and graduation. · Alberta Education requirements. · Alberta Education Provincial Assessments: PATs and Diplomas. · Oversees modified classes and curriculum, including support for online learning. · English Language Learning and learning support systems across the high school. · Oversees the Pastoral Deans, the discipline system and policies. · Supports Admissions testing and High School Enrolments. |
Day to Day Leadership | · Morning gate greeting and school walk-throughs.
· Is consistently present in the classroom and regularly communicate with teachers on pedagogy and practice. · Maintains Uniform Standards. · Monitors and follow up on student punctuality and attendance. · Maintains Standards of Behaviour. · Liaises with Learning Support for At-risk Student Register and actively collaborate with the Learning Services team. · Member of the Academic Committee. |
Other ad-hoc duties due to School operations needs | · Any ad-hoc duties due to operations needs as required and assigned.
· Any other duties / occasions that requiring emergency attention. |
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 [email protected].
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.
To apply for this job email your details to melinda.storm@cen.edu.au.
For enquiries please contact HR recruitment on 85236993899 or [email protected]
To apply for this job email your details to melinda.storm@cen.edu.au.