Director
Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2020
- Apply by:
- 10 September 2019
Job overview
An outstanding opportunity presents itself for an innovative and visionary leader to join Dulwich International High School Suzhou (DHSZ), located in a modern first tier city near Shanghai that ranks as having the sixth highest GDP in China. DHSZ opened in 2012 and moved to a new purpose-built which it shares with its sister school, Dulwich College Suzhou. DHSZ is a co-educational day and boarding school educating around 800 students aged 14 to 19, the majority of whom are Chinese nationals. The school is academically selective and provides three or four-year university preparatory courses leading to the IGCSE and A-Level examinations. Students consistently achieve excellent results, thereby gaining entry to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, principally in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The school seeks to inspire its students to become leader of the future who will build bridges to other cultures and Live Worldwise.
As part of the Dulwich College International network, DHSZ 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 at the same time ensuring each College embraces their Worldwise philosophy. The Director 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 leaders 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.
If you share a determination for creating a genuinely world-class school, and possess a pioneering spirit and passion for innovation, please take the time to download the candidate brief which provides further details.
Further information on Dulwich International High School Suzhou and Dulwich College International can be found at: https://suzhou-high-school.dulwich.org and https://www.dulwich.org.
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/73602.
Letters of application, CVs and statements of education philosophy should be sent at the earliest opportunity and no later than 9am GMT on Wednesday 11 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.
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About Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
- Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
- No. 360 Gangtian Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
- Jiangsu
- 215021
- China
Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou, was the sixth school to join the Dulwich College International family of schools in 2012. We are made up of over 700 students from age 14 to 19. Although our student body is predominantly Chinese, we are open to all nationalities and have a particularly diverse faculty from over 20 countries. We provide students an academically rigorous, challenging and rewarding international curriculum, designed to offer the very best preparation for entry to universities worldwide. Cambridge IGCSE and A Level courses are taught across three and four year programmes alongside internally-designed programmes and a co-curricular offering of over 80 clubs, societies, and teams.
Our faculty embrace collaboration and innovation, share a pioneering spirit, have a strong work ethic whilst also having fun, and share an enthusiasm for their continued development as educators and leaders. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Through being part of the EiM group, Dulwich schools benefit from reciprocal exchange opportunities, a common ethos, and similar high standards. The group is committed to developing responsible WorldWise citizens, as exemplified by the recent incorporation of Green School into the family. Each and every member of support staff and faculty share our vision of developing, knowing, and caring for each individual, thus enabling our students to thrive at university and beyond, so that they make a positive difference in the world.
Our vibrant school continues to evolve and develop, and is within an expanding family of innovative schools. As a result, there are regular opportunities for staff to take part in exchanges of practice, lead and partake in cross-school projects, and explore opportunities for greater responsibilities whilst gaining valuable experience.
Our school is on the shared campus with our sister school, Dulwich College Suzhou, in Suzhou Industrial Park, providing our students and faculty with an excellent environment for learning and access to a wide range of educational resources. Each room is equipped with smart technology, as well as central air and filtration systems. The 56 classrooms include custom designed science labs, a library, a black box theatre, music practice rooms, sport fields, a roof garden and a medical centre. We have a coffee shop, bread bar, fitness room, dance studio, dining room with a la carte Chinese and Western options, and plenty of social space around the school.
The remuneration package for staff is generous with excellent accommodation, medical and other benefits.
For more information:
Candidate information pack: please see the attachment
Teacher profile: please see the attachment
Recruitment website: https://www.dulwich.org/careers
School website: https://suzhou-high-school.dulwich.org
Group website: https://www.eimglobal.com/
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