Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to help lead our growing Secondary School (Years 7-13) into the next phase of its exciting development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful senior leadership and creating an environment for academic success for all. The candidate will also have experience of leading teaching teams, creative curriculum development and a clear commitment to inclusive education.

The Deputy Head of Secondary will work closely with the Head of Secondary and the whole school Senior Leadership Team in order to successfully achieve the school’s strategic vision and mission.

The Role

The Secondary School’s distinction lies in the emphasis placed upon small class sizes, a personalised approach to student learning, and the pursuit of creativity and innovation. Secondary school teachers know their students well and are able to individualise their support and programmes according to the needs of each student.

The Deputy Head of Secondary will be a dynamic leader of learning with a clear educational vision and philosophy. The post holder will work collaboratively with Secondary staff to ensure that the curriculum and our approach to teaching and learning allows students in Years 7 - 13 to develop a range of essential thinking skills, knowledge of key concepts and an aptitude for continuous learning. Crucially, the Deputy Head of Secondary will help prepare DBIS students for a range of exciting educational possibilities and challenges in Hong Kong or internationally.

Person Specification

• Previous senior leadership position.
• Significant understanding of (I)GCSE, A Level and BTEC qualifications.
• Strong understanding of current developments in education and a passion for pedagogical development.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive approach to education.
• Commitment to through school education.
• International mindedness and culturally sensitive.
• A warm, empathetic and visible style of leadership.
• The ability to work collaboratively and develop strong teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• A creative and innovative thinker.
• Energy and resilience.
• The flexibility to rise to the unexpected with determination.

Contract

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package; the post includes cash, housing and professional development allowances, full remission of tuition fees for one child, a gratuity of 18.75%, and full medical and dental insurance for the employee.

Closing date for applications: 13 November 2019.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint for this position prior to the deadline for applications so warmly encourage early applications.

A detailed job specification and the application procedure can be found at dbis.hk/dbisjobs.

SAFEGUARDING
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. In accordance with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, all posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.