| Job Title: |
Chinese Vice-Principal (Secondary) (YCIS-HK-2627-SEC011) |
| Posted Date: |
03/25/2026 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YCIS - Hong Kong (HK Secondary) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2026) |
| Job Description: |
Chinese Vice Principal at Secondary Section
Job Purpose
To play a major role under the direction of the Co-Principals in formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress towards their achievement.
Introduction
The Vice-Principal will have delegated responsibilities which are both school-wide and of considerable weight.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Purpose and Accountability
1.1. To play a major role under the direction of the Co-Principals in formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress towards their achievement.
1.2. Undertake the professional duties of the Vice-Principal reasonably delegated to you by the Co-Principals
1.3. Undertake the professional duties of the Co-Principals, in the event of one of them or both of them being absent from the school.
1.4. In partnership with the Co-Principals and the Senior Leadership Team, provide professional leadership and management of Teaching and Learning throughout the school.
1.5. To provide professional leadership and management of School Development Plan priorities
2. Generic/Teachers
2.1. You are to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the YCIS General Terms & Conditions of Service. This includes any duties as may be reasonably directed by the Co-Principals.
2.2. To facilitate and encourage learning which enables students to achieve high standards, to share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all children.
2.3. All staff are expected to uphold the school’s principles and policies which underpin good practice and the raising of standards, and are expected to uphold and promote the school’s aims and values.
2.4. All staff will be involved in working together, as part of a team, to develop areas of provision that
impact positively on learning and teaching across the school.
2.5. All staff will take an active role in the School Self Evaluation process. As Vice-Principal you will be expected to lead a team through the School Self Evaluation process.
2.6. All staff are expected to actively undertake professional development through keeping abreast of the latest developments and thinking, coaching and mentoring, and self evaluation and peer review.
3. Performance Management
3.1. To undertake annual Performance Management, setting and agreeing targets linked to school development plan priorities with the Co-Principals.
4. Key Areas
4.1. Impact on educational progress beyond your own assigned pupils:
Strategic direction/Shaping the future
a. Support the Co-Principals in: Ensuring the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all Demonstrating the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice Motivating and working with others to create a shared culture and positive climate
b. Assist the Co-Principals in the ongoing and annual review of standards of leadership, teaching and learning in specific areas of responsibility and across all areas of school provision, consistent with the procedures in the school self evaluation policy
c. Create costed subject development plans, along with Learning Programme Leaders, which contribute positively to the achievement of the School Development Plan and which actively involves all staff in its design and execution.
d. Develop and implement policies and practices for the subject/area(s) which reflects the school’s commitment to high achievement and is consistent with national and local strategies and policies
e. Promote high expectations for attainment
f. Establish short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing for the specific areas of responsibility
g. Monitor the progress made in achieving subject/area plans and targets, and evaluate the effect on teaching and learning
h. Work with outside agencies and stakeholders to inform future action
4.2. Leading Learning and Teaching, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others:
a. Work with the Co-Principals to raise the quality of teaching and learning and pupil’s achievement, setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of learning outcomes
b. Provide regular feedback for colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports
their progress against professional and performance management objectives resulting in a tangible impact on students learning
c. Develop whole staff, phase teams and individuals to enhance performance. Undertake coaching and mentoring Plan, organise and deliver staff meetings, where necessary bringing in outside speakers. Keep abreast of the latest developments in the area and disseminate effectively to other members of staff
d. Plan, delegate and evaluate work carried out by team(s) and individuals
e. Create, maintain and enhance effective relationships
f. Support Co-Principals to recruit and select support staff
4.3. Securing Accountability
a. Work with the Co-Principals to ensure the school’s accountability to a wide range of groups, particularly parents, carers, Foundation, EDB and Accrediting Agencies; ensuring that pupils enjoy and benefit from a high quality education, for promoting collective responsibility within the whole school community. Develop a school ethos which enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes. Work with the Executive Principal and Regional Director (providing information, objective advice and support) to enable them to meet their responsibilities. Develop and present a coherent, understandable and accurate account of the school’s performance to a range of audiences including Executive Board, parents and carers. Reflect on personal contribution to school achievements and take account of feedback from others.
b. Agree, monitor and evaluate the subject pupil progress targets to make a measurable contribution to whole school targets.
c. Engage all staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement in schemes of work and curriculum plans which encapsulates key school learning strategies
d. Provide guidance on a choice of teaching and learning methods/strategies, Coach and mentor Model and demonstrate / Act as a consultant for other staff Exemplify good practice. Undertake shared planning, team teaching etc
e. Develop and implement systems for recording individual pupil’s progress
f. Evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of achievement, setting targets for improvement .
4.4. Resource Management
a. Work with the Co-Principals to provide effective organisation and management of the school and seek ways to improve organisational structures and functions based on rigorous self-evaluation
b. Work with the Co-Principals to ensure the school and the people and resources within it are organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment
c. Oversee and evaluate the subject/area budget allocation to ensure the budget is spent in line with subject/area learning priorities and best value principles
d. Secure and allocate resources to support effective learning and teaching within the subject area(s)
e. Monitor and control the use of resources and budget according to the school’s agreed financial procedures
4.5. Developing Self and Working with Others
a. Work with the Co-Principals to build a professional learning community which enables others to achieve
b. Support staff, within your team and within the whole school, in achieving high standards through effective continuing professional development
c. Be committed to your own professional development
d. Implement successful performance management processes with allocated team of staff Treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture. Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other parts of the school (ECE/PRI) to build effective learning communities. Acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams. Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others. Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own professional development .
4.6. Strengthening Community
a. Work with the Co-Principals to engage with the internal and external school community to secure equity and entitlement
b. Work with the Co-Principals to collaborate with other schools and organisations in order to share expertise and bring positive benefits to their own and other schools
c. Work with the Co-Principals to work collaboratively at both strategic and operational levels with parents and carers and across multiple agencies for the well-being of all children
5. Specific Duties for Vice-Principal
5.1. To provide professional leadership and management of a key area of the School Development Plan as agreed, on an annual basis, with the Co-Principals
5.2. To be responsible for behaviour policy & practice across the school
5.3. To provide professional leadership and management of Professional Development
5.4. To take an active role in the Schools Leadership Team, contributing to the development of identified areas leading to high standards of teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all children
5.5. To identify and pursue leadership and management development opportunities (to be
agreed and negotiated with the Co-Principals who will give support throughout)
5.6.To be responsible for whole school monitoring and development of assessment, recording, reporting and target setting using Pupil Asset Student Tracker and Power School.
5.7. To be responsible for baseline-testing and value-added data (Collecting, collating & disseminating).
5.8 To generate ideas for the improvement of school management systems
5.9 To oversee, the smooth operation of external and internal testing along with relevant Learning Programme Leaders.
5.10. To review the timetable and ensure that it enables the best quality teaching and learning and that it supports the project based learning approach.
5.11. To oversee construction of the timetable
5.12. To review academic staff requirements and support Co-Principals and Executive Principal with recruitment requirements
5.13 To oversee the Induction Programme for all new staff in conjunction with Co-Principals and HRD
5.14 To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the school;
5.15 To maintain suitable safeguarding records in conjunction with the CALST Leader and School Social Worker;
5.16 To maintain good order and discipline amongst the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the School Premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere;
5.17 To be the Designated Person responsible for matters relating to Child Protection and welfare.
To undertake any other duty as specified by Co-Principals or Executive Principal not mentioned above, as they feel is required.
This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Co-Principals to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. |
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