Head of Senior School
Dulwich College Beijing
China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Very Competitive plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st August 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2018
Job overview
THE POSITION
Starting in August 2019, DCB is looking to appoint a truly outstanding candidate to lead the Senior School. This person will lead and be supported by a first-rate faculty and will be responsible for ensuring students not only thrive academically, but also go on to make a positive difference in the world. You are likely to be a highly effective leader, with an international outlook and eye to the next challenge. You will have passion, broad pedagogical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the experience to place students at the heart of decision making. If you would like to join a genuinely world-class school and take it to the next stage of its journey, please download the Candidate Brief which provides further details.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should ensure that they are aligned to our Philosophy and Objectives, and to our College Values, which can be found, along with other information about the College, on our website: https://beijing.dulwich.org/our-college/guiding-statements.To apply for this position, go to https://www.dulwich.org/careers/job-openings.
The deadline for application is 30th October 2018. First interviews will take place week commencing 12th November 2018. The final interviews will be conducted on 5th – 7th December 2018.
- Salary: Very Competitive plus benefits
- Location: Beijing, PRC
- Contract type: Full Time
- Contract term: Three Years
- Dates: Apply by 30th October 2018. Job start 1st August 2019
- Letters of application, CVs and statements of education philosophy should be sent at the earliest opportunity.
THE COLLEGE
An outstanding opportunity exists to lead the Senior School in one of the most academically successful international schools in China and to join a growing family of schools in Asia-Pacific. Established in 2005, Dulwich College Beijing is a dynamic, high-performing, co-educational independent school catering for expatriate children aged 1–18 from forty different countries across six continents. We are 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. We offer an enhanced English National Curriculum and EYFS in Foundation Stage, and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, International GCSEs in KS4 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in KS5.
World class facilities at the College ensure that the students from each of the three schools – Early Years (ages 2 – 7), Junior School (ages 7 – 11) and Senior School (ages 11 – 18) have every opportunity to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Students are supported by excellent teaching and their attitudes to learning are exemplary. Last year the College won a British International School Award for Teaching Initiative and a Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The School’s philosophy draws on 400 years of experience in education from the founding and partner school, Dulwich College in London.
The College has grown to 1520 students aged 2-18 and has an enviable reputation in Beijing. The Senior School (Years 7-13) comprises 735 students, who enjoy a strongly holistic environment, with countless opportunities for leadership, collaboration and service to others.
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 has forged an excellent global reputation for being a warm 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 make a difference with our students. Dulwich College Beijing is an exciting place to teach and learn. The College is dynamic, collaborative and has the highest goals and expectations for its staff and students.
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, organisational practices,
policies and culture. We recognise 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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