Supporting Position
CSS is an IB World School founded in 2006 and offers both HKDSE and the IB Curriculum. Blending the best of international and Chinese educational ideals, it offers an exceptionally caring and vibrant learning culture based on positive, mutually respectful relationships.
CSS and its sister schools, Creative Primary School and Creative Primary School’s Kindergarten enjoy immense support from parents. We provide a progressive all-round education, preparing students for the challenges of the rapidly changing globalised world.
1. Administrative Officer (Junior School)
As an administrator within our Direct Subsidy Scheme IB World School, you will provide efficient and timely administrative support to staff, students and parents, alongside any external stakeholders.
Job Duties:
To provide administrative and operational support to the Junior school Curriculum office for all matters including, but not limited to:
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Handling School examinations (such as Pre-S1 Test and TSA) related administrative tasks as well as logistic arrangements
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Performing data collation and analysis
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Handling day to day administration of the Office such as data entry, filing, emailing, etc..
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Assisting and producing various spreadsheets, letters, school notices and paperwork as required for Junior School activities and events
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Undertaking meeting-related administrative tasks and logistical arrangements (e.g. preparing agendas, minutes, compiling reports, managing schedules, booking and setting up venues) in accordance with school procedures.
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Supporting pastoral matters on administrative work
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Undertaking other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Junior School Office
Requirements:
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Post-secondary graduated
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1-3 years relevant working experience preferred
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Fresh graduate will be considered
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Good communication skills (written and spoken) in both English and Chinese, able to speak Mandarin is an advantage
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Proficient in administration and Information Technology literate (including Google Suite)
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Proficient in computer skills including MS office, Chinese and English Word Processing
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Experience of working in a school setting is preferable
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Polite, self-motivated, organized and detailed-oriented
Deadline for applications: 22nd September 2024
2. Admission Officer
Responsibilities:
Report to the Principal and Assistant Principal to help the Admission Team process school applications
Work with the current Admission Officer and the Admission Team members to:
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Process applications through the school's online system
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Enter data, check and validate submitted documents
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Respond to admission-related questions from prospective parents
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Coordinate admission assessments and interviews
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communication Team to:
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Plan and manage the admission events calendar
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Assist with school tours and information seminars for students and parents
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Generate admission reports for the Admission Team to track application trends and status
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Perform other duties assigned by the Principal and Admissions Team
Requirements:
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Post-secondary education or above with minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
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Enthusiastic, courteous and respectful team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Fluent in written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua
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Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
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Experience in the education sector and/or public relations/communication fields preferred
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Proficient in using MS Office, Google Docs, and other communication applications
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Experience with the "Open Apply" online admission system would be an advantage
Deadline for applications: 22nd September 2024
3. Arts Technician (Full Time)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Arts Technician to join our dynamic arts faculty. The principal role of the successful candidate will be facilitating the daily operations in the Visual Arts rooms, which includes preparing resources for lessons, providing in-class support, assisting with Visual Arts-related activities, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment. (75%)
(The remaining 25% of the role will involve supporting Arts subjects across Drama and Music.)
In addition, this role may be involved in supporting the other Arts subjects on the request of the Head of Drama or Music. (25%)
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain an equipment inventory for both the 5th and 6th floor Arts Rooms (full stock check before s.y. ends and facilitate the restocking of items before s.y. starts).
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Carry out daily tasks as directed by the heads of subjects within the faculty of Arts.
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Prepare and organize resources for Visual Arts lessons.
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Provide in-class support to students and teachers to demonstrate methods and techniques.
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Ensure all tools and equipment are stored securely after use (perform weekly checks).
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Ensure all student work is documented and unused materials are returned to appropriate storage areas.
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Assist in ordering materials and tools as required.
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Assist with Visual Arts-related events and projects (facilitate in the publication of event Posters, Exhibition Catalogs, and setting up and taking down of exhibitions)
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Assist in preparing classroom and corridor displays.
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Arrange for regular safety inspections of machinery and equipment.
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Ensure departmental first aid boxes are kept up to date and stocked.
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Report all Health and Safety hazards to the heads of VA department.
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Support Drama Music subjects and the Arts Faculty as needed.
Qualifications:
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Post-secondary standard or above.
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Higher education in the Arts and Design field is preferred.
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Experience working in an educational institution will be an advantage
Personal Qualities and Skills:
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Ability to work well independently while collaborating in a small team
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Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
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Ability to prioritize tasks and balance own workload
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Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
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Excellent attention to detail and quality
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Excellent organizational skills and time management
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Excellent manual skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Proficient IT skills (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, PremierePro ).
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Fluency in both spoken and written English is preferred, Cantonese and Mandarin would be an advantage
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A good sense of humor and positive mind set
Application Details: Deadline for applications: 30 September 2024
Please email your job application, CV, and email contacts for 2 references to the School Principal, Mr. Stephen Hindes at jobs@css.edu.hk. Our school address is Creative Secondary School, 3 Pung Loi Road, Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, N.T. Hong Kong SAR. If you do not hear from us within 2 months of applying, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Your personal information will then be deleted from our records.
(All information will be kept confidential and are only for the purpose of this recruitment only.)
Guiding Principles
In alignment with our school's mission and ethos, we are looking for staff who:
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Are committed to meeting students' needs
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Are effective communicators and are inviting, accessible and non-judgmental in their work with colleagues, parents and students
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Are versatile, innovative and collaborative team players
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Can contribute specific professional expertise
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Have developed a strong level of intercultural awareness and have demonstrated this in their work with schools and students
We wish to invite strong and versatile staff who wish to join us in our venture to establish a unique quality school. Applicants are therefore requested to indicate what they can specifically contribute to such a team in terms of expertise, experience, aptitude and personal qualities.
Contact Point
Please send your letter of application, CV and the email details of 2 referees to the School Principal, Mr. Stephen Hindes by email (jobs@css.edu.hk) or by post to Creative Secondary School, 3 Pung Loi Road, Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, N.T. Hong Kong. Since we receive a large number of applications, please understand that if you do not hear from us 2 months after your application, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Creative Secondary School reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process.
(All information will be kept confidential and only for recruitment purpose)