Head of School (Kindergarten) ESF Quarry Bay School Kindergarten

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Hong Kong - Hong Kong

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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The Head of School role is the most senior management position in an ESF kindergarten reporting to the Principal of Quarry Bay Primary School. This exciting opportunity involves leading and managing a new ESF Kindergarten providing strategic leadership and overseeing a broad curriculum and functional areas across the school.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to foster a vibrant learning environment for young children.
  • Develop and implement engaging and play-based experiences through the IB Primary Years Programme that cater to the individual needs of each learner promoting holistic growth.
  • Ensure a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere where children feel valued respected and encouraged to explore their interests.
  • Utilise innovative teaching strategies and resources including hands-on activities and interactive play to engage students and support diverse learning styles.
  • Assess and monitor educational progress offering constructive feedback to guide each childs learning journey.
  • Collaborate with parents and caregivers maintaining open communication about their childrens development and milestones.
  • Lead professional development initiatives for staff fostering a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
  • Inspire a love of learning and creativity cultivating an environment that ignites curiosity and imagination.
  • Establish a safe and inclusive space that promotes well-being and effective child safeguarding measures.
  • Work proactively and constructively with the Quarry Bay primary school to ensure alignment collaboration and belonging.

At ESF Quarry Bay School Kindergarten youll be part of a dynamic community that prioritises early childhood education. Our new facility will enhance the ESF experience providing parents with a guaranteed through-train to primary and secondary school placements for their children. This is more than just a job; its an opportunity to inspire a generation of curious minds and shape the leaders and global citizens of tomorrow!

General Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Bachelors degree in any subject with a Postgraduate in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualifying you to teach children aged 3-5.
  • Certificate/Diploma in Education (PGCE/PGDE)
  • Proven leadership experience in a kindergarten with experience in setting up a new school/kindergarten being desirable.
  • Experience in early years curriculum and pedagogy

Click HERE to see the standard competencies and capabilities required to be a kindergarten school teacher at an ESF school

For enquiries please contactKaren Ng at

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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DescriptionThe Head of School role is the most senior management position in an ESF kindergarten reporting to the Principal of Quarry Bay Primary School. This exciting opportunity involves leading and managing a new ESF Kindergarten providing strategic leadership and overseeing a broad curriculum an...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Time Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Preschool Experience
  • Teaching
  • Cordova
  • Word Processing

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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring ... View more

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