DUCKS PE Teacher

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong seeks an outstanding and inspirational educator to join the DUCKS – Dulwich College Kindergarten. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a contribution in one of Asia’s most successful and well known international schools.

Dulwich College Shanghai has 1620 students aged 2–18 and offers the English Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, the English National Curriculum, International GCSEs and the IB Diploma with outstanding results. In 2017, our students achieved an IBDP average of 37.5 and an IGCSE A* / A average of 74.0%.

Our philosophy draws on 400 years of experience in education from our founding, partner school, Dulwich College in London, which has pioneered the development of British independent education in Asia. Our guiding philosophy is that students come first. We are committed to securing the highest possible standards of teaching and learning and to ensuring that all our students enjoy a rich and varied experience of education. 

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong (DCSPD) was the first of the Dulwich International Group of schools, which now comprises eleven Colleges and High Schools throughout the Asia-Pacific region and continues to grow. The Group is committed to drawing upon its position as a global family of schools to enhance the education of its students and provide its teachers with the opportunity of building enriching and rewarding careers within the Group.

Successful applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of the College. Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic international student body. DCSPD operates its own competitive salary scale and provides annual flight allowance, meal and laundry allowance, fully furnished accommodation within easy reach of the school, medical insurance and family benefits (where applicable).

The closing date for applications is 31 January 2019, but applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Your application should include a brief cover letter, CV, statement of your educational philosophy and a recent photograph.

Initial Interviews will take place by skype.

Teach P.E./Games to DUCKS aged children inclusive, with specific responsibility for Toddlers and Reception.

• Organize and oversee sporting events in liaison the Head of Primary PE
• Liaise with the Head of Primary PE, Director of Sport, the administrative staff and calendar committee re. dates and times of events
• Ensure open lines of communication with the class teachers and DLT assess children’s learning and keep records of their progress
• Report to parents in accordance with policy.
• Identify talented/able students and provide activities/opportunities to stretch ability.
• Identify students with specific learning difficulties in PE liaising with the Head of the DUCKS, and other Department members to ensure appropriate support and intervention is implemented.
• Liaise with class teachers and the Head of the DUCKS
• Develop the professional understanding and confidence of Teaching Assistants to ensure best practice in teaching and learning
• Facilitate professional development opportunities (in house and external) for Teaching Assistants.
• Develop the effectiveness and impact of collaborative approaches to teaching with Teaching Assistants.
• Ensure that every child has equal access to the curriculum
• Liaise closely with Head of Primary PE and DLT in programming appropriate CCA activities to ensure that good provision is made for movement activities in DUCKs
• Keep up-to-date with current and global trends in Fundamental Movement programmes and development in DUCKs pedagogy, and current Physical Literacy initiatives.
• Promote sport and healthy lifestyles throughout the school, specifically within toddlers and reception children
• Ensure that PE resources and equipment are catalogued; fit for purpose; and well maintained
• Conduct regular safety check on equipment reporting to the Head of Primary PE as necessary
• Take responsibility, with all members of the DUCKS teaching staff, for the general health, welfare of children, and safeguard their interests at all times.
• Undertake generic duties as designated by the DUCKS leadership team

For further information please see our website at  shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org/ 

Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.  All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

Please kindly find the detailed Job Description through attached documents.