Head of School

We are seeking an outstanding and experienced educational leader to serve as Head of School for a growing through-school offering Early Years, Primary, and Secondary provision. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the full school, ensuring exceptional standards in teaching and learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, staff development, operational excellence, and long-term school growth. This is a senior leadership role for a visionary leader who can drive academic excellence, strengthen school culture, support future expansion, and build strong relationships across the wider school community. Key Responsibilities Provide clear and inspirational leadership across the whole school from Early Years through Primary and future Secondary development Lead the implementation of the school’s vision, values, and long-term strategic plan Drive continuous school improvement and ensure high standards across all areas of school life Support school growth, enrolment strategy, and future whole-school expansion plans Oversee curriculum development and delivery across all phases of the school Ensure outstanding teaching and learning through effective monitoring, coaching, and accountability Maintain high standards of assessment, progress tracking, and student outcomes Lead, inspire, and develop the Senior Leadership Team and wider teaching staff Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture where students thrive academically and personally Ensure strong safeguarding culture and compliance across the school Build strong relationships with parents, prospective families, and the wider school community Support admissions, retention, and community engagement initiatives Work closely with the Board / Executive Leadership on strategic development priorities Ensure compliance with local education regulations, safeguarding expectations, and operational standards Support budgeting, staffing structures, resource planning, and campus operations Requirements Essential Significant senior leadership experience within international or bilingual school settings Proven experience leading across multiple school phases (EYFS, Primary, and ideally Secondary) Strong understanding of British curriculum frameworks and whole-school leadership Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to student welfare Strategic mindset with strong operational capability Experience supporting school growth, improvement planning, and change management English & Cantonese speaker, Mandarin preferred Desirable Experience leading school expansion or through-school development Experience within Hong Kong or wider Asia international education markets Knowledge of bilingual or multilingual learning environments Experience in premium private school environments Master’s degree in Education, Leadership, or related field Personal Qualities Inspirational and visible leader Commercially aware with strong educational values Calm, decisive, and highly professional Relationship-builder with strong emotional intelligence Passionate about high standards and continuous improvement Committed to developing both students and staff Benefits Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and leadership background Leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious through-school environment Opportunity to shape whole-school strategy and future expansion plans Supportive and collaborative leadership environment Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities Relocation support where applicable Additional benefits package to be discussed with shortlisted candidates