ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE

Founded in 1851, St. Paul's College is the oldest secondary school in Hong Kong and currently runs under the Direct Subsidy Scheme. Its mission is to offer to youths of Hong Kong a modern, liberal education in the English language (but not excluding the subject of Chinese language in the curriculum) upon Christian principles, Protestant and Evangelical, as professed by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. The College today consists of more than 1,000 students.

The College's first priority is the nurture of students to be learned and of high academic excellence, of creative and critical mind, yet of high moral standard, seeking to serve our community with honour and integrity

We are now seeking a new Principal who will take up this post from September 2025. The Principal is accountable to the College Council, which comprises of 18 members, and is responsible for the elevation of College to the highest academic standards, nurture of its students with high moral values, and administration of the College. The Principal is also expected to maintain close contact and liaise with representatives of the Education Bureau and various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

• A vision and passion for education founded on Christian moral principles
• Of high virtue and strong personal values, particularly a respect for diversity and a passion for learning and academic excellence
• Proven track record and strategic leadership in teaching, curriculum and staff development as well as resource management and school administration
• Local, regional and international knowledge, network and expertise in secondary school best practices
• Strong academic credentials

The candidate should also have a good command of English and fluent in Cantonese and Putonghua. The candidate will have to meet the Hong Kong Education Bureau requirements for secondary school principal.

Interested parties should apply in writing with full resume to: St. Paul's College Search Committee Chairman c/o St. Paul's College 69 Bonham Road, Hong Kong

Applications should be sent by registered mail.

Application deadline is 30th November, 2024.

For further information of the College, please visit the website at www.spc.edu.hk.

The College Council reserves the right not to fill the position or to fill the position by invitation. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not invited for interview by 31st December, 2024 should assume their applications unsuccessful.