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Director of Co-Curricular Activities and Sport

Director of Co-Curricular Activities and Sport

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Wuxi, China

Salary:
Excellent salary & benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
21 February 2023

Job overview

Do you have the ability to inspire others and lead by example? Are you a strategic thinker with the experience, ambition and commitment to transform ideals into practice?

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (formerly Nanwai King’s College School) is seeking a Director of Co-Curricular Activities and Sport to make a vital contribution to its vision of a learning community aspiring to excellence.


About the role

This is a crucial role to provide leadership and drive excellence in implementation of our Co-Curricular Activities and Sports Programmes.

Reporting to the Executive Principal, you will develop and deliver a five-year strategic vision for Cocurricular Activities and Sport at Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science. You will also manage the Heads of Sport, Performing and Creative Arts (Music, Drama, Arts), as well as other activity leads as required for thew co-ordination of whole school Co-Curricular Programme.


Background

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and has a current enrolment of just under 2,000 students. This remarkable growth is testament to the quality of the school, its exciting vision and the support of partners, parents and the wider community.


Salary and benefits

  • Highly competitive salary levels
  • High quality housing
  • Annual return airfare for employee and dependents
  • Medical insurance for employee and dependents
  • Full tuition support for employees with school-age children


About the school

Location

The school is located in Binhu District, an area that preserves the historic character of canal-front public spaces, lake scenery and open parkland with high quality residential, business, retail and recreational facilities.

Facilities

The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a multi-purpose auditorium, a sports complex, a 50-metre indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a boathouse and boarding facilities.

Culture

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is a learning community aspiring to excellence in all aspects, determined that our school will be at the forefront of educational practice, not only in China, but worldwide. It is our aim to produce students equipped for the challenges of global citizenship and leadership in the 21st century.


About you

  • Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS
  • Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
  • Qualifications (e.g. coaching) in fields that add value to an extra-curricular programme knowledge and experience
  • At least 4 years teaching experience
  • Experience of leading or coordinating teams in relation to curriculum or pastoral matters
  • Experience of working in a boarding environment


About Dipont Education

We have been at the forefront of international education in China for more than thirty years. We employ over 400 expat teachers and have more than 6,000 students enrolled in our high school programs, partnered with some of the best schools in the country. Our independent schools across China are model examples of what a fusion of Chinese and Western pedagogy can become.

Professional development includes a thorough orientation for new staff as well as ongoing contact with experts in the field. Internal career path opportunities are open to capable and high performing educators, with the potential to move into curricula or program management roles.


Early application preferred. To submit an application, please click here 

For further information, please contact emily.wang@dipont.com

School website: https://www.nkcswx.cn/en/

About Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Opened in September 2018, Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science's mission is to educate well-rounded young men and women who will make a positive contribution to society. We support each pupil to reach his or her full potential through the foundation of three systems: academic, co-curricular and pastoral.

With capacity for over 3,000 students, the school is growing rapidly and will have around 2,000 enrolled from September 2021.

The campus consists of:

  • A pre-school for pupils aged 3 to 6 years catering for Chinese and expatriate children and offering a bilingual programme based on EYFS, international and Chinese curricula.
  • A bilingual elementary and junior high school for Chinese students in Grades 1 to 9 who undertake the mandatory Chinese curriculum delivered with a modern pedagogical approach and additional English language instruction.
  • An international school for expatriate students from Grade 1 to Grade 10, offering a British-style curriculum leading to IGCSEs with additional Chinese language instruction
  • A high school for Chinese and expatriate students, providing a wide range of IGCSE and A Level courses. The IB Diploma Programme will be implemented from September 2021.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include a large multi-purpose sports hall, a 50 metre indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, playing fields, 400m running track, well-equipped laboratories, art rooms, drama studios, performing arts auditorium with capacity for 800 people and extensive boarding facilities. A river runs alongside the campus and a boat house has been incorporated into the campus design.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership project between Dipont Education, King’s College School, Wimbledon, and Nanjing Foreign Language School (Nanwai).

King’s College School, Wimbledon is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18 in Wimbledon, SW London. Founded in 1829 by Royal Charter, it’s a school of over 1300 pupils and is one of the most academically successful schools in the world. Please see www.kcs.org.uk for more information.

Dipont Education is a highly successful international education management company at the forefront in developing international programmes in China. Over 6,000 students currently study A Level, IBDP or AP programmes in 26 partner schools. Please see http://www.dipont.com for more information. Nanwai King's is one of a developing network of independent schools in China.

Nanjing Foreign Language School (Nanwai) is a middle and high school recognised as one of the top schools in China. Alumni go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in China and overseas and it has been one of the leading schools in international programme development in China. Chinese website: www.nfls.com.cn.

Whilst all parties play a crucial role in the development of the school, Dipont Education provides full management support. All partners involved in the project are represented on the Board of Governors.

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