Deputy Head of School

Deputy Head of School
(Ref. no.: L_DHOS_253)

Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) is a non-profit making school wholly owned by Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC). At Christian Alliance International School, we aspire to be the best school for Hong Kong, for the world, and for Christ. 
Our mission is:

“To cultivate learners with knowledge, skills, integrity,
and discernment, growing in love for God and service to humanity”.

Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) invites outstanding and passionate Christian leaders to join our team as the Deputy Head of School in raising the next generation of students to influence society for the good of people and to the glory of God.

General Description

The Deputy Head of School role is a crucial part of the School’s senior leadership team, contributing to the development and implementation of the School’s Registered Management Committee (RMC) Strategic Goals.

Key components of the position include:

• Deputizing for the Head of School.
• Godly spiritual leadership amongst staff and school community.
• Commitment to ensuring the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of school life.
• Leadership of staff to ensure effective and Christ-centred instructional practices.

Accountability and Functional Relationships:

The Deputy Head of School will be accountable to the RMC, Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Internal functional relationships are with:

• Senior Leadership Team
• Middle Leadership Team
• Counselling Team
• Teachers and Support Staff
• Students

External functional relationships are with:

• Parents and Guardians
• Professional Associations
• Other Educational Organisations
• KTAC
• RMC and CAIS Limited (School Sponsoring Body)

Matters that must be reported to the Head of School:

• Breaches of Special Character and professional standards
• Excess spending of allocated budget

The Candidate:

To qualify for the role, applicants should be a Christian leader with sound academic and teaching qualifications and experience, and demonstrated with academic leadership and relevant administrative experience.

Terms of Appointment:

The starting date for appointment is negotiable, and may commence from January 2026, or at a mutually agreed date, but no later than 3rd August 2026. Appointment will be made on a three-year fixed term contract with renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Application Details:

Applicants applying for Leadership Positions at the School must submit the documents listed below.

• Cover Letter
• Full resume
• Leadership Application Form
• Christian Faith Questionnaire

The following support documents should be submitted if available:

• Alberta Teacher Certification (if any)
• Teaching Certifications
• University Transcripts
• Employment Reference Letter
• Certificate of Baptism (if any)

Applicant not invited for interview may consider their application unsuccessful.
Kindly note that additional supporting documents may be required if the application is shortlisted.

Note: Bachelor of Education, or bachelor degree in relevant major subject(s) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent teaching credential with a least 10 weeks’ practicum is required for CAIS teachers. Teachers appointed to CAIS are required to apply for Alberta teaching certification in order to teach subjects under the Alberta programs of study. Please refer to this link for more information on the requirements for Alberta teacher certification but do not apply until an employment contract is offered and accepted.

If you wish to provide other documents after submitting the forms, please email recruithr@caisbv.edu.hk.

Please quote the reference number of the post in your application.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position. Review of applications will be on an on-going basis until the position is filled and the School reserves the right not to fill the posts advertised. Applicants not contacted within 16 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.