Job Description
Summary:
Head of Community Outreach sought to lead impactful outreach and service-learning programmes at a school.
About the School:
A school with a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, committed to nurturing a love of learning and confidence for life in every student.
The Opportunity:
The Head of Community Outreach will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the school’s outreach and service-learning initiatives, ensuring they align with the school’s Strategic Vision. This role is central to fostering meaningful connections between students, staff, families, and the wider community, while embedding service as a core part of the school’s culture and educational experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a dynamic, inclusive, and impactful outreach and service-learning programme across the school.
- Expand the school’s current outreach programme into a broader offering, including a self-sustaining Summer School.
- Collaborate with staff to develop student leadership and community service programmes that empower students to take initiative and lead projects.
- Foster meaningful connections between students, staff, families, and the wider Hong Kong community.
- Ensure that service learning is embedded as a core part of the school’s culture and educational experience.
- Work closely with stakeholders to align outreach initiatives with the school’s strategic vision and values.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach and service-learning programmes to ensure continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of community engagement and social responsibility across the school.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven leadership experience in community outreach or service-learning programmes.
- Strong strategic planning and implementation skills.
- Experience in developing and managing educational programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.
- Commitment to the school’s mission and values.
Preferred
- Experience in international or multicultural environments.
- Familiarity with British curriculum and educational standards.
- Experience in programme evaluation and impact assessment.
- Background in student leadership development.
- Knowledge of community engagement and social responsibility initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.