With 450 years of Harrow’s legacy as our foundation, we empower our people to make a difference—whether by nurturing future leaders or driving the engine behind our world-class education.
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD
Thank you for considering Harrow Hong Kong Children School, a warm and ambitious school that cultivates exceptional scholarship and strength of character, empowering our students to live meaningful lives and shape a better world.
Our warmth is found in our people: colleagues share ideas, support one another and work together in our students’ best interests. We invest in our staff through funded qualifications, structured induction and professional development, helping everyone grow while making a direct impact on our students’ learning.
Our ambition comes from being a young school in a fast-growing city. As the only AISL Harrow school offering both the IBDP and HKDSE pathways, HHKCS gives colleagues the opportunity to help shape something new and develop their careers along the way.
We are proud of our diverse and supportive community, and as part of the AISL Harrow Group, our teachers also benefit from a wider professional network and opportunities across an international family of schools.
I look forward to welcoming you to HHKCS – a community that makes me proud every day.
Ms. Iris Cheung
OUR COMMUNITY
Life in Shenzhen is energetic, convenient and full of possibilities. As one of China’s youngest and fastest-growing cities, Shenzhen combines a modern international outlook with an easy-going lifestyle, from beaches and mountains to an incredible food scene and vibrant neighbourhoods. With Hong Kong just across the border, it is also ideally placed for exploring the wider region. For many of our colleagues, Shenzhen quickly becomes more than a place to work — it becomes a place they are happy to call home.
Whether you’re exploring living and working in a young school with exciting opportunities in Shenzhen, or moving here as a family, many of our colleagues tell us they’ve come to love living here, and feel a genuine sense of belonging in our school. We have staff from overseas, Hong Kong SAR, and the Chinese Mainland, and together we look after our students and one another.
HEAR FROM OUR PEOPLE
"I began my journey at HHKCS as a science teacher and now serve as Acting Assistant Head of Academics, overseeing academic quality. HHKCS is a dynamic and growing school that offers exciting challenges and opportunities for educators. It is an environment where passionate and ambitious professionals can make an impact beyond their own classrooms. What I value most is that my effort, passion, and ideas are truly recognized and appreciated here."
Iris LEE
Assistant Head Academic
"The supportive, encouraging atmosphere and genuine career development opportunities motivate me to continue my journey here. I joined as a Upper School Chinese Language Teacher in 2024, and within my first year was given an additional leadership role as Pastoral Lead. I value our collaborative culture, where colleagues openly share ideas and co-plan together. The school's investment in our growth keeps me challenged and valued, and seeing students excel both academically and personally brings deep fulfillment and joy."
Hogan Woo
Pastoral Lead, Upper School Chinese Language Teacher
"Since joining HHKCS, my experience has extended well beyond my own classroom. Alongside homeroom teaching, I've contributed to curriculum development, collaborated across school phases, visited other Harrow schools, and taken part in professional development. What I value most is the strong sense of community—colleagues share ideas, support one another, and work toward common goals in an environment that encourages new ideas. Harrow has broadened my experience, helped me grow professionally, and opened a new career direction."
Moaz Siddiqui
Lower School Homeroom Teacher
"Working alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to excellence, has challenged my thinking and made me a better educator. I've been trusted to explore my strengths, taking on the role of Early Years Reading Lead and connecting with the wider AISL community. Harrow has encouraged me to think about excellence for myself too—staying curious, whether through an NPQ, languages, or cello. It's shaped not just how I teach, but how I think about learning."
Nahara Rivera
Kindergarten Reading Lead
"As a founding staff member of HHKCS, I've received tremendous support for my professional development since the school opened, with valuable teaching opportunities and key responsibilities across different roles. Beyond classroom practice, I've served as Acting House Head and boarding house staff, offering hands-on care to students. Most notably, I was promoted from Teaching Assistant to Lower School Reading Lead. The school also fully funds my IPGCE and IQTS training to support my growth."
Cherry Gong
Lower School Reading Lead
"Joining Harrow has been an incredibly positive experience. I was drawn by the opportunity to help shape Harrow's first IB World School and lead the Diploma Programme's development—combining Harrow's heritage with the IB's international outlook. From my first conversations, I was struck by the ambition here and how staff are encouraged to lead and innovate. Most importantly, this is an exceptionally warm community, generous with support and shared purpose. I'm excited to contribute to what comes next."
Alaine Christian
Assistant Head (IB & Academic PD Lead) / IBDP Coordinator
"Joining HHKCS as IBDP and HKDSE Geography teacher was an easy decision—the Harrow heritage, dual curriculum, and the Greater Bay Area's growth made it the right career step. The recruitment process was thorough and professional, with genuine warmth for students evident throughout. Induction was rigorous yet effective, with support every step of the way. Colleagues are helpful, welcoming and friendly, in a community passionate about education and Harrow's values, making settling in feel effortless."
Jarryd Anthony
Upper School Geography Teacher
"We chose this school for the chance to be part of a warm, vibrant community, and Shenzhen for its dynamic energy and the opportunities a new location offered our young family. The transition was made easier by a genuinely supportive HR team—keeping us informed, helping with accommodation, and guiding us through local documentation. What has stayed with us most, though, is how welcomed we've felt here, both as educators and as a family."
Gareth Owen
Upper School English Teacher
"Within my first few weeks, I knew this was a community I wanted to be part of—the warmth of colleagues, both expatriate and local, made the transition smooth. The quality of training reflected the school's ambition to invest meaningfully in teachers, with an induction programme showing genuine care and shared purpose. What's particularly impressed me is the emphasis on learners' wider development—understanding that education extends beyond academic success to building confidence, character and future-ready skills."
Tara Quinn-Thomas
Lower School Homeroom Teacher
CAREERS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Professional Development at AISL Academy
AISL is committed to nurturing the growth of both academic and non-academic staff. To support this, AISL Academy was established as AISL Harrow’s strategy partner to provide a dedicated centre for staff learning and professional development across the AISL family of schools.
For more details, please refer to Work With Us – AISL Harrow Schools
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Safeguarding Statement
Our network of schools is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and to consistently promoting the welfare of children.
All adults in our school communities are expected to follow AISL safeguarding policies and procedures, and are required to undertake thorough pre-appointment safeguarding checks. AISL Harrow is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
