Head of College
Dulwich College Beijing
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2020
- Apply by:
- 15 September 2019
Job overview
A unique opportunity presents itself for an innovative and visionary leader to join Dulwich College Beijing International (DCB). Established in 2005, DCB is a high-performing, co-educational independent school catering for circa 1500 expatriate children aged 2–18 from forty-five countries, across six continents. The College is situated in the capital city of the second largest and fastest growing economy in the world, 45 minutes from both the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square. Students excel academically and examination results are consistently among the best in Asia. The College has built a reputation for excellence in sport and the arts, underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each pupil.
The College is comprised of three schools, each with its own Head: Early Years, Junior School and Senior School. The College is selective at entry and offers a bespoke curriculum from Early Years to Year 9 based on our DCI Learning Principles, IGCSEs and the IB Diploma. As part of the Dulwich College International network, DCB is able to offer both students and staff opportunities that a single school would not be able to provide. DCI has developed a comprehensive school leadership system that provides individual schools with independence and autonomy while ensuring each College embraces their Worldwise philosophy. The Head of College is a member of the DCI Steering Group, which helps shape network educational initiatives across the College and High School programmes.
Starting in August 2020, the successful candidate will be an established leader and educator who inspires individuals, understands international contexts, places students first and ensures that teaching and learning is at the heart of all their decision making. Dulwich College International welcomes applicants from a diversity of curriculum contexts. These professional attributes need to be combined with exceptional skills in communication and collaboration, enabling the Head of College to take a prominent role in the DCI and DCB communities.
Dulwich College International welcomes applicants from a diversity of curriculum contexts.
Further information on Dulwich College Beijing can be found at: www.dulwich-beijing.cn and on the DCI at www.inDulwich.com.
A candidate brief and details of how to apply can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/73000
Letters of application, CVs and statements of education philosophy should be sent by Monday 16 September.
Dulwich thought leadership posts in LinkedIn:
- Our school review process
- On student agency
- Our Worldwise education philosophy
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.
About Dulwich College Beijing
DCB is a special place to be. The College has forged an excellent global reputation for being a warm, caring and welcoming community, and a rewarding place to work. DCB students possess a thirst for learning and are highly motivated every day. We wish to attract inspirational, talented teachers who love teaching and want to have an impact on our students. DCB is an exciting place to teach and learn. Winner of several international awards in the last few years, including the 2022 International School Award for Pathways to Continued and University Education and the 2019 International School Award for Creativity in Learning, the College is dynamic, collaborative and has the highest goals and expectations for its staff and students. The environment is one of trust and respect, with ideas bubbling from all quarters. To the right candidate, working here will be an extremely rewarding experience. DCB continues to offer teachers continuous professional learning and opportunities to grow.
Further information can be found on the College website at beijing.dulwich.org.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Education in Motion is committed to diversity within our team, organizational practices, policies and culture. We recognize that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make our work more relevant and approachable. Education in Motion will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
Education in Motion strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works within to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as we aspire to best serve the Education in Motion mission and the community.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Education in Motion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all applicants to share the same. 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.
DCB Safeguarding Policy https://beijing.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding
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