Deputy Heads of Secondary (6th Form and Years 7-11)

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong is a through-train day school known for its warm and friendly global community, made up of over 40 nationalities. Opened in 2014, the school provides extraordinary learning opportunities to students ages 3 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum frameworks of EYFS, Key Stage 1-3, IGCSE and IBDP. With a focus on individualised learning, the school’s rigorous curricula ensure that students have a creative and challenging learning experience. The school has three dedicated campuses located in Sai Kung, Lam Tin and Kwun Tong for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.

Deputy Heads of Secondary (6th Form and Years 7–11)

Location: NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG

Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong, is entering an exciting phase of growth with the launch of our new 6th Form Centre. To support this continued development, we are seeking two exceptional leaders to join our Secondary Leadership Team:

• Deputy Head of Secondary (6th Form)
• Deputy Head of Secondary (Years 7–11)

At Nord Anglia Education, our teachers inspire students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. As part of our global family, you’ll deliver transformational learning focused on academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. We empower our educators to innovate, embrace change, and shape their roles in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

At NAIS Hong Kong, our community lives by the student-created motto “Leave a Legacy” — a call to make a lasting, positive impact on others. Our work, both in and beyond the classroom, is guided by this belief: that every action should inspire courage, compassion, and ambition in the next generation of global citizens.

The Roles:

As experienced and passionate school leaders, our Deputy Heads of Secondary will:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of their respective areas within Secondary.
• Support and inspire teachers to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Drive academic excellence, wellbeing, and innovation aligned with the school’s values and vision.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community.
• Champion initiatives that empower students to “Leave a Legacy” through leadership, service, and creativity.

Deputy Head of Secondary (6th Form) will specifically:

• Oversee the successful launch and development of our innovative new 6th Form Centre.
• Manage multiple pathways, including A Level, IBDP, and BTEC programmes.
• Shape a 6th Form experience that fosters independence, leadership, and global awareness.

Deputy Head of Secondary (Years 7–11) will focus on:

• Ensuring outstanding progress and wellbeing across the middle and upper secondary years.
• Coordinating high-quality delivery of the IGCSE curriculum.
• Fostering a culture of curiosity, resilience, and student voice.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven leadership in a UK or international setting.
• Deep understanding of the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB, A Level, or BTEC frameworks.
• A track record of raising standards and leading innovative practice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making skills.
• A commitment to wellbeing, character education, and safeguarding.
• Qualified to Bachelor of Education or appropriate Degree with PGCE;
• Qualified teacher with experience teaching in a UK and/or international environment;
• Other management and leadership qualifications appropriate to the role;
• Minimum of 10 years’ teaching experiences and evidence of successful previous leadership responsibilities;
• Knowledge and understanding of students’ learning and development
• Knowledge and awareness of current educational developments
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of wider educational developments
• Knowledge and experience in raising standards for all groups of students
• How to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum, IBDP, BTEC and related subject knowledge and pedagogy;
• Knowledge of assessment and reporting procedures
• Knowledge of IGCSE, A Level, BTEC and IB syllabus and all associated examination arrangements
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students 
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

Our Community

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools group, with over 80 schools educating more than 90,000 students across the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Through our exclusive collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, UNICEF, and IMG Academy, we provide unmatched opportunities for students and educators alike.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers Page and include a full CV and cover letter.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to the highest safeguarding standards and expect all employees to share this commitment.

us at NAIS Hong Kong — where every learner, and every leader, is inspired to Leave a Legacy.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please view full Job Description here.  JD – Deputy Head of Secondary (6th Form) – NAISHK – Dec 2025

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.