Current Openings

Job Title: HEAD OF MATHEMATICS (UPPER SCHOOL) FOR 2027-2028
Department: Upper School
Reports to: Upper School Principals

Position Summary
The Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) seeks an outstanding and experienced educational leader to serve as Head of Mathematics (Upper School) for 2027-2028. This leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to shape the vision, curriculum, and teaching practices of a dynamic Mathematics Department while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and student success.

Reporting to the Upper School Administration Team, the Head of Mathematics plays a pivotal role in leading a team of dedicated educators and ensuring the delivery of a rigorous, engaging, and future-focused mathematics programme for students in Grades 6 to 12. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in curriculum development, assessment, instructional practices, and student achievement, while upholding CDNIS's core values of open-mindedness, responsibility, integrity, respect, critical thinking, and leadership.

• Overseeing curriculum alignment and progression, maintaining departmental documentation, ensuring compliance with Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), International Baccalaureate (IB), and school-based requirements, and leading curriculum review and improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the department's liaison with Toddle Course Leads and work closely with the Lower School to ensure continuity and coherence across divisions.
• Leading assessment and reporting practices within the department by supporting teachers in developing rigorous, inclusive, and evidence-informed assessments, facilitating moderation processes, and using student achievement data to guide decision-making and departmental improvement.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education is essential.
• Collaborate closely with the Student Success team to develop appropriate pathways, interventions, accommodations, and differentiated learning experiences for students with diverse learning needs, while also supporting gifted and highly able learners.
• As a leader of people, the successful candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture, support professional growth, mentor teachers, contribute to recruitment and onboarding, and conduct performance appraisals. The role also includes managing departmental resources and budgets, advocating for instructional and digital resources, and ensuring the effective use of facilities and learning spaces.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Must have a license to teach
• At least 5 years of experience working as a high school Math teacher
• Prior experience teaching the IB Diploma and MYP
• Canadian teaching certification are considered assets

This position is ideal for an accomplished mathematics educator with proven leadership experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for empowering both students and colleagues to achieve their fullest potential.

Job Title: LEAD LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (LT I EQUIVALENT)
Department: Upper School
Reports to: Head of Science/Upper School Principals

Position Summary
The Lead Laboratory Technician (LLT) takes on the responsibility of managing the science laboratories and the laboratory technician team, while ensuring strict compliance with Education Bureau safety guidelines. The LLT works closely with Science Department Head to support science education across Grades 6-12 in the IB MYP and DP and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma programs.

1. Supervise Lab Technician team:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the Lab Technicians and provide input for their Performance Reviews to the Science Department Head.
• Instruct and supervise Lab Technicians in the maintenance of the laboratories, the preparation of practical lessons, and the enactment of the CDNIS Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.

2. Maintain Health & Safety standards in the laboratory:

• Comply with the EDB, EPD, and FSD guidelines and regulations for safety in science laboratories.
• Set up major health & safety rules in the laboratory.
• Manage the storage and disposal of chemicals.
• Maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals.
• Maintain chemical and equipment inventories.
• Coordinate the maintenance of equipment.

3. Construct Practical Schemes of Work (PSOW):

• Develop a system to record practical work for each Grade/Subject, i.e. the “Practical Scheme of Work.”
• Assist the Lab Technicians to record information, such as materials, quantities, dates, and risk assessments, in the PSOW.
• Communicate risks and precautions related to practical work to teachers.
• Make available Safety Data Sheets for teachers.

Note: The duties and responsibilities listed here are not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may arise and will be negotiated with the Science Lead Lab Technician by the Science Department Head and Upper School Principal.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of satisfactory service as a Laboratory Technician II or equivalent position.
• Possession of an approved Laboratory Technician Certificate or equivalent technical qualification recognized by the EDB.
• Good command of both Chinese and English, meeting the language proficiency requirements set by the Education Bureau.
• Strong leadership abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and deep knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations in a school setting.

Job Title: Head of Operations
Department: Operations
Reports to: Head of School and Management Committee of the School

Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of School and Management Committee, the Head of Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of all non-academic operations, ensuring the effective, safe, and high-quality delivery of services that support the school’s mission and strategic priorities.

The role encompasses a broad portfolio including campus infrastructure, facilities management, health and safety, student services, vendor management, and school events. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, the Head of Operations ensures that services are well-coordinated, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the school community. Working closely with academic and administrative colleagues, the Head of Operations supports teaching and learning while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a safe, well-managed environment for students and staff.

1. Business Operations (Campus & Infrastructure)

• Oversee the operations of the Leo Lee Arts Centre (LLAC) to ensure it supports the school’s academic and co-curricular programme needs.
• Work with the Head of Facilities to manage the campus facilities and security, providing leadership and advice in campus building operations, repair works, maintenance, campus security, and cleansing service. Ensure the campus remains safe, hygienic, compliant, and well-maintained, fostering an environment where students feel proud to come. Prepare and review submission to the Premises Committee.
• Work with the Head School Nurse to ensure high standards of clinical care, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and effective health protocols for students and staff.
• Oversee the school’s catering services, ensuring student utilisation exceeds 80%, while maintaining high standards in food hygiene, service quality, and pricing balance.
• Manage relationships with contracted service providers, monitoring performance to ensure agreed service levels are met and the needs of the CDNIS community are effectively supported.

2. Student-Related Operations

• Oversee the overall operational performance and governance of all school athletic programmes, working through the Athletics Director to ensure effective management, sustainability, and quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Aquatics function, ensuring strong operational performance and effective use and maintenance of facilities to support long-term sustainability and excellence.
• Oversee the delivery and performance of extracurricular and after-school programmes, ensuring effective coordination and alignment with student experience objectives.
• Direct and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of major school events, including Experience Week, Flower Fair, Carnival, and other activities, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
• Oversee and coordinate operations at the Southside Campus, ensuring consistency in standards, service delivery, and alignment with overall school operations.

3. Operational Planning & Execution

• Ensure smooth and effective day-to-day school operations across all service areas, maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety, and service delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and service units to deliver seamless operational support, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Oversee operational planning and resource allocation to support school-wide events, programmes, and activities, ensuring readiness and successful execution.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with academic and administrative leaders to understand operational needs and priorities.
• Align operational delivery with the school’s strategic objectives and programme requirements, ensuring services effectively support teaching and learning.
• Build and maintain strong internal partnerships to enhance service effectiveness, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

5. Leadership & People Management

• Lead and guide cross-functional operational teams, including LLAC, and service units, ensuring clarity of roles and accountability.
• Manage vendor relationships and internal service teams to ensure consistent service quality and performance standards.
• Foster a high-performing, service-oriented, and responsive operational culture, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

6. Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and Management Committee of the school that are within the scope, knowledge, and capability of the role.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering, Building Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in facilities, operations, campus management, engineering, infrastructure, or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale facilities, campus infrastructure, building systems, capital projects, maintenance programmes, compliance, and contractor/vendor services.
• Experience within a school, university, or other complex institutional environment is highly desirable.
• Strong financial, commercial, and contract management capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership with the ability to lead complex service environments.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management, building operations, health and safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Service-oriented, adaptable, and committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high professional standards.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Service Desk Specialist. Reporting to the Operations & Support Manager, the Service Desk Specialist plays a key role in enabling the effective use of technology at CDNIS. Working within OneDoor, the school’s centralized digital support center, the Specialist serves as the IT Service Desk, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support. The role focuses on helping to troubleshoot day‑to‑day technology issues both through OneDoor and across the campus, supporting teaching and business operations.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for OneDoor, receiving, prioritizing, and resolving service requests to ensure timely, consistent, and high‑quality support delivery.
• Manage daily helpdesk operations, including ticket monitoring, documentation, escalation, and follow‑up, while maintaining strong communication and service standards.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical and user‑side support for staff and students, troubleshooting hardware (Macbooks, PCs, and iPads), software applications, peripherals, and connectivity issues.
• Respond to ad‑hoc technology support requests across the campus, delivering hands‑on assistance to support teaching, learning, and business operations.
• Perform user and device administration, including account management, cloud services, and deployment of desktops, laptops, iPads, software, and other IT equipment.
• Maintain accurate IT asset management, ensuring proper inventory control, documentation, maintenance, and lifecycle tracking of hardware and software.
• Provide on‑site support for meetings, events, and functions, including setup, testing, and operational assistance.
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate daily service and operational reports, liaise with external vendors as required, and carry out additional support duties aligned with the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an IT support environment. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the IT Engineer role.
• Strong experience supporting Apple and Microsoft environments, including hands‑on administration of MDM and endpoint management solutions, with particular familiarity in JAMF for Apple device management. Relevant certifications (e.g. ACSP, ITIL) are advantageous.
• Practical experience with Microsoft 365 services, cloud‑based solutions, general office automation software, and endpoint security tools. Familiarity with Microsoft Teams administration is a plus.
• Excellent user‑facing support skills, combining patience, empathy, and clear communication, with proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively for students, faculty, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability, initiative, and resilience, with the capacity to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and respond effectively to urgent and ad‑hoc campus support requests.
• Familiarity with AI tools in educational and workplace settings, with the ability to promote ethical and responsible AI use, provide frontline guidance, and demonstrate ownership, leadership potential, and strong teamwork skills.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for a Systems and Network Specialist. Reporting to the Business Systems Support Manager, the Systems and Network Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the school’s IT infrastructure, encompassing on‑premise systems and network components (including servers, network devices, printers, and peripherals), core software platforms such as operating systems, standard applications, and email services, as well as the school’s cloud‑based solutions. The role involves managing and maintaining the overall systems and network infrastructure across the school, investigating and resolving system and network issues, and ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient day‑to‑day operation of ICT services. In addition, the Systems and Network Specialist supports the design, implementation, and ongoing management of cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring alignment with the school’s cloud development strategy, industry best practices, business requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Administer, manage, and maintain the school’s IT infrastructure, including on‑premise systems, servers, storage, printers, peripherals, and core software platforms such as operating systems, standard applications, and email services to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Design, implement, manage, and optimise the school’s network environment, including LAN, WAN, firewalls, switching, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring secure, resilient, and high‑performance connectivity across all campus locations.
• Lead the design, administration, and ongoing improvement of the school’s Wi‑Fi architecture and strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and high‑quality wireless coverage that supports teaching, learning, and administrative activities.
• Manage and support cloud‑based platforms and hybrid environments, including cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation initiatives, in alignment with the school’s cloud development strategy, technology roadmap, and business requirements.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve system, network, cloud, and connectivity issues, providing level‑2/3 technical support, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring minimal disruption to ICT services.
• Implement and maintain system, network, Wi‑Fi, and cloud security controls; support IT security policies and compliance obligations; maintain technical documentation; and work collaboratively with the Business Systems Support Manager, stakeholders, and vendors to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in administering and supporting enterprise or campus‑wide IT infrastructure; candidates with less experience may be considered for an IT Engineer role.

• Demonstrated experience in administering and supporting IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, operating systems, and end‑user computing environments.

• Proven hands‑on experience in designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, firewalls, switches, enterprise‑grade Wi‑Fi solutions, and large‑scale wireless deployments.

• Practical experience in managing and supporting cloud‑based platforms and hybrid environments, including involvement in cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, or optimisation initiatives; infrastructure, network, and cloud certifications are a plus.

• Strong knowledge and experience in system, network, Wi‑Fi, and cloud security practices, including access management, endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience providing level‑2/3 technical support, resolving complex systems and network issues, maintaining technical documentation, proactively taking ownership of projects, working under tight timelines, managing competing priorities, and actively chasing deadlines to ensure successful delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as an active team member, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills; experience working in a school or education environment is an advantage.

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is looking for an Information Security Specialist, Information Technology. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Information Technology, the Information Security Specialist is responsible for supporting the school’s cybersecurity and information security programme. The primary focus of the role is to review, monitor, and maintain the effectiveness of the school’s information security controls, systems, and solutions to ensure ongoing compliance with audit, regulatory, and governance requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, vendors, and security partners, the role coordinates security assessments, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities. The position is responsible for maintaining security documentation, supporting risk management processes, and ensuring that security controls remain effective and aligned with industry best practices.

The Information Security Specialist also plays a key role in promoting cybersecurity awareness across the organisation, leading initiatives such as anti-phishing campaigns, security awareness training, and other activities that strengthen the school’s overall security culture.

The role is responsible for administering and monitoring cybersecurity platforms and infrastructure, including firewalls, endpoint protection solutions, and other security technologies. Working alongside the organisation’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) and technology teams, the position supports threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and the continuous improvement of the school’s security posture.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security technologies, audit and compliance processes, and information security best practices, along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Information Security Specialist or Information Security Architect role.

• Review, assess, and maintain the effectiveness of the school’s information security controls, platforms, and processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and support internal and external security audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and risk management activities, acting as the primary liaison between auditors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Administer, monitor, and continuously improve cybersecurity technologies and infrastructure, including firewalls, endpoint protection platforms, email security, identity and access management solutions, and other security systems.
• Work closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and technology teams to support threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, security investigations, and remediation efforts.
• Promote and champion information security awareness across the organisation through training, communications, phishing simulations, anti-phishing campaigns, and other cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
• Provide security guidance and operational support for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and related cloud services, while leveraging familiarity with Apple device ecosystems (macOS and iPadOS). Experience administering and maintaining Microsoft 365 and Azure environments is considered a strong advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent certifications highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in information security, cybersecurity operations/engineer, IT compliance and audit, or related IT Infosec-focused roles.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security governance, audit and compliance requirements, risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and information security best practices, with demonstrated experience supporting audits and remediation activities.
• Proven experience administering and supporting security technologies including firewalls (Fortinet, Sangfor, Juniper, H3C etc.), endpoint protection platforms (JAMF, Sentinel One, MS Defender), email security solutions, IAM solutions, vulnerability management tools, security training, and security monitoring platforms.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender and related cloud security technologies, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure environments considered a significant advantage; familiarity with Apple device ecosystems including macOS, iPadOS, and enterprise device management solutions is also desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal users, leadership teams, external auditors, vendors, security partners, and SOC, while maintaining a proactive, detail-oriented, and security-focused approach.