Vacancies: Operational Roles
Operational staff are the backbone of the school and their collective efforts keep our community members safe and help CIS run smoothly. They also create opportunities for our students to flourish, for example by raising funds for the Student Dream Fund or connecting students with alumni mentors or by supporting students’ passions in the arts. The myriad ways in which they serve the school builds “Team CIS”.
Just as we continue to encourage students to dream big and thrive, we also encourage our operational staff colleagues to take advantage of all the numerous opportunities the school provides to continue their professional growth.
Operational Roles
Current Vacancies
Full-Time School Nurse
Department / Location of work: Health Office
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Head Nurse
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Head Nurse, provides both emergency and preventative medical care for all persons on campus, including necessary follow-up arrangements. Maintain first aid supplies for all school activities.
- Designs, implements, monitors and follows up with parents for the safe storage and administration of student medication in line with health regulations. Maintains student medications stored in the health office.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with CIS community (students, staff, administrators, and parents) when handling medical incidents, sharing medical information, etc.
- Coordinates with the Head Nurse, Primary & Secondary Offices, Physical Education and Sports & Activity departments in providing medical coverage for sporting events, camping/school trips, etc.
- Assists in implementing and following up a vision, hearing, scoliosis (postural), and oral health screening programs.
- Assists in organising and supporting the following immunisation programs for students: DTP-IPV, MMRV, HPV, HBV, and Influenza. Plus organising and supporting influenza vaccinations for staff and the CIS community at large (parents, helpers, etc.).
- Maintains accurate student health records in order to provide health reports and statistical analysis to teachers responsible for monitoring students with health problems or concerns.
- Assists in facilitating a health and wellness program for the school including personal health awareness, health and safety practices in the classroom.
- Facilitate and teach CPR/AED/first aid to staff and students.
- Attends relevant professional development courses and meetings.
Job Requirements:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licence.
- Valid Adult and Paediatric CPR and AED certification and certified CPR/First aid trainer or willingness to attain certification.
- Minimum of 5 years clinical work experience, preferably in schools or as a paediatric or emergency room nurse. School nursing experience is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member of the health office.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese.
- Ability to work independently or with others. Good organisational and crisis management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, manage deadlines effectively, while remaining calm in high pressure situations.
- Solid health assessment skills with the ability to intervene appropriately in emergency situations.
- Professional, polite and compassionate interaction with students, parents and staff.
- Accuracy in record-keeping/data entry and maintain health information confidentiality with an excellent attention to detail in data entry and record-keeping. Willing to learn new technologies and clinical practices.
- Flexibility in work and have a proactive approach with a “can-do” positive attitude.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Applications (Gmail and GDrive) with the ability to maintain organized electronic filing systems.
Working Hours:
- 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday and on alternate days working hours will be extended from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
- Flexible to occasionally work on Saturdays if and when required for operational reasons.
Director of Operations
Transformative Growth under Vision ‘33
CIS is in the midst of a period of exciting and transformative growth guided by Vision ’33, the School’s ambitious road map for the coming decade in the run-up to its 50th anniversary in 2033. Further information about this strategic commitment is available here: https://www.cis.edu.hk/
As part of Vision ‘33, CIS will be expanding its campus, redeveloping an adjacent property at 9 Hau Yuen Path just awarded to the School by the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Scheduled to open in August 2028, CIS’s redevelopment of the 9 Hau Yuen Path site will house students in Years 2–6 and create a number of additional spaces for the community as a whole. It will also permit an increase in the School’s overall enrolment, opening up opportunities for more families to join CIS.
Operations at CIS
The CIS Operations team is responsible for current operational needs and future developments under the School’s phased Master Building Plan, covering both the new campus at 9 Hau Yuen Path and planned renovations for the school’s original campus buildings. Guided by a commitment to carbon neutrality and zero waste, CIS aims to exemplify operational excellence in sustainable, future-focused education.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of School, serving as a member of the School’s Leadership Team, and working closely with the Board of Governors Land and Buildings Committee, the Director of Operations plays a vital role in the life of the school, with roles and responsibilities that include the following:
- Providing strategic operational leadership for the School and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Head of School.
- Leading and developing the Operations team, working closely with the Deputy Director of Operations and functional leaders and contracted partners across the following teams: Health, Project Management; Technology; Administrative Support; Facilities & Security; Food Services; Maintenance; and Campus Security.
- Directing the Project Management team in planning and delivering capital projects, refurbishments, and campus improvements on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to learning.
- Overseeing the Health Office to ensure high standards of clinical care, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and effective health protocols for students and staff.
- In partnership with the Deputy Director of Operations, providing leadership for Technology operations, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, systems, data management, and technical support for teaching, learning, and administration.
- Managing Facilities & Security, including building operations, maintenance, campus security, and building management systems, to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained campus.
- Overseeing day-to-day operational support functions such as administrative assistance and reception to maintain smooth, service-oriented campus operations.
- Managing relationships and performance of contracted services (e.g., Sodexo) to meet agreed service levels and support the CIS community’s needs.
- Implementing and monitoring operational policies, procedures, and standards that align with the School’s mission, risk management, and compliance requirements.
The successful candidate for the Director of Operations role will demonstrate a proactive, hands-on approach to tackling operational challenges and ensuring campus safety. He or she will be trustworthy, reliable and able work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Aligned with the School’s Mission and Values, the candidate will be committed to fostering an inclusive and sustainable School community and will bring a genuine passion for the transformative power of education to make the world a better place.
In particular, CIS invites applications from candidates with the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s, and ideally a Master’s degree, in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or a related field;
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in operational leadership or facilities management in a high-performance setting;
- Outstanding project management skills, with proven competencies in overseeing large-scale facility initiatives and cross-functional teams;
- A deep affinity and capacity for sustainability-based operational leadership and management;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally in both English and Cantonese;
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across various constituencies, and in CIS’s unique context, across multiple cultures;
- A remarkable record in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight;
- Knowledge of school health and safety regulations, as well as risk management principles;
- Proficiency in office tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other information management systems.
How to Apply
Applications for the role of Director of Operations should include the following:
- CV (maximum 4 pages)
- Letter of application (1-1.5 pages) with a detailed statement of aspirations and relevance for the position
- The names and titles of three references (which will not be contacted without prior permission from the candidate concerned)
Completed application should be uploaded via this page. The reference number for this role is 8141. Review of applications and nominations will continue until the post is filled.
Initial enquiries and requests for information may be directed in confidence to Ms. Katharine Poundstone at Katharine.Poundstone@perrettlaver.com
Applications can be submitted via https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ (reference number 8141). Review of applications and nominations will continue until the post is filled.
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Senior Librarian
– Start in August 2026
The Senior Librarian’s position entails significant library management responsibility for the day-to-day tasks and liaising with the Teacher Librarian and library staff at CIS for the effective and efficient provision of services to the school community.
Responsibilities
- student supervision;
- offering user education service to students and faculty in Putonghua and English with particular focus on managing the Chinese language collection;
- management of library resources and software;
- organization and promotion of literacy events, and contribution to the school community.
Requirements
- Excellent command in spoken & written English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua
- At least 5 years' working experience in education setting
- Bachelor’s degree or above (in Bachelor of Library Science or Master of Library Science )
Interested candidates, please send your full resume(including current and expected salary) via email to asmith@cis.edu.hk.
Facilities Management Clerk
Requirements
- F5 or above (fresh graduates are also welcome).
- Business level written Chinese and English & able to speak English, Cantonese including Mandarin.
- Able to quickly adapt and work with new systems and work procedures.
- Strong on problem solving and tackling difficult cases
- Keen attention to details.
- Responsible, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision needed.
- Good telephone manners.
- Business level written Chinese, English & able to speak English, Cantonese including Mandarin.
- Capable to use various applications of Google offices (e.g. Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft offices (e.g. Excel, Words, Power Points, Access, etc.)
- Capable to use AutoCAD will be an advantage.
- Required to be proactive when dealing with daily clerical work and other work assigned by the Department Manager.
Responsibilities
- To provide administrative and clerical support to the department.
- To update and maintain clear and accurate data of the records for daily operation including licenses, permits, certificates, correspondences, memos, and maintenance records etc.
- To issue Purchasing Request (PR) and follow up the payments.
- To maintain effective & systematic filing system for data entry.
- To prepare monthly duty roster for the department staff.
- To handle the staff overtime work logistics with accounts.
- To prepare necessary documentation for daily operation need.
- To follow up planned preventive maintenance program works and follow up procedures including record updates and file scans when needed.
- To follow up building management system works and issue orders when needed.
- To carry out ad-hoc tasks to support the school operation that assigned by the Department Supervisor.
Employment Terms
- Salary: Negotiable
- Day Shift (08:30AM to 05:30PM, 9 hours)
6 Days work per week, Annual leave 18 days, Medical Insurance, Double Pay, Bank Holiday, MPF
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications, resumes including testimonial and expected salary to:
Chinese International School 1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill, Hong Kong Attn: Mr. Ronnie Chan
Email: rchan@cis.edu.hk
Applicants for Operational Roles
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