Director of Business Administration/Bursar
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2017
Job overview
Dulwich College Shanghai (Puxi)
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is located in South Minhang, Puxi, Shanghai and is a state-of-the-art campus, set on 40,000 square metres of green space. The College first opened its doors in August 2016, and is now in its second academic year with 200 students enrolled. Admissions are open throughout the year and this number will continue to grow steadily.
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi joins Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, now in its thirteenth year and is highly regarded as a leading international school in the city. Dulwich Puxi is a co-educational day school, currently catering for students aged 2 to 13 in classes from toddler to Year 8. In subsequent years the school will add year levels to build to a full Senior School with classes up to Year 13 (age 18).
The College is academically selective and follows the English National Curriculum, enhanced and adapted for the needs of the international student population. The academic curriculum is complemented by a rich co-curricular programme. Continuing the tradition of excellence started by the founding school, Dulwich College International graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA, and around the world. Dulwich Puxi is currently going through the International Baccalaureate accreditation process to become an IBDP school (offering the IB Diploma), which is in step with the academic offering of the other Dulwich International Colleges around the world.
The Position
Dulwich College International is now looking to appoint a Director of Business Administration/Bursar, a role that offers a unique opportunity to be part of the College Leadership Team of an outstanding international school in China and to join a growing family of schools in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Director of Business Administration/Bursar for Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi will hold primary responsibility for Operations, Finance and HR. This is a key position in the College Leadership Team and the successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of College for the management of the support staff. As leader of a substantial team, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with a highly talented group of staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the College. Starting in August 2018, the position requires an innovative leader able to inspire others, take a prominent role in the school community and share a passion for excellence.
Closing Date: Friday 8 December
A candidate brief and further information can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/64619
Further information can be found at www.indulwich.com/careers/job-opportunities/
Our school 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 and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-gb/opportunities#AssignDetail.aspx?guid=64619
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About Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
Situated in the leafy and green west of Minhang district, Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi caters for families living in the west of Shanghai who are seeking the world-class holistic education that Dulwich College has become synonymous with. Founded in 2016, Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi draws on 400 years of rich Dulwich heritage with a curriculum that is academically rigorous, and where the education of the whole child is seen as critical. Wellbeing programmes and the wide range of co-curricular opportunities available to all children encourage academic, physical, social and emotional growth.
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi educates children from age 2 to 18. The primary teaching language is English, with a Dual Language approach in Mandarin and English in DUCKS. Children up to age 5 follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, and from Year 1 to Year 9, they follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales, which is enhanced to meet the needs of our international student body. In Year 10 they begin the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), a rigorous two-year course that requires students to take a broad range of subjects covering maths and sciences, English and foreign languages, and the humanities. IGCSE culminates in exams at the end of Year 11, and prepares students well for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) which students complete in Years 12 and 13.
In addition to the rigorous international curricula, the College's robust Mandarin programme ensures that all students, regardless of background, can thrive in the local culture and context.
Like its sister schools, Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi emphasises the development of the whole child. Participation in sports and the arts, alongside a dedication to community service are an integral part of a Dulwich education. Students have the opportunity to take part in a number of collaborative group events throught the year, such as the Diversity Project (a series of music workshops and concerts across the schools), the Dulwich Games (a sports tournament for Junior and Senior School students), the Shakespeare Festival, and conferences for students and teachers spanning a variety of topics.
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi boasts world-class facilities, including an 8-lane, 50 metre Olympic standard swimming pool, a 540 seat theatre, a 3-court gym, a fitness studio, a dance studio, a full-size outdoor football/rugby pitch, a video production suite with green room and two black box theatres.
Our community uphold the College Values at all times: Aim High Together, Work Hard Together, Be Kind and Respectful Together, Make a Difference Together.
The remuneration package for staff is generous with excellent accommodation, medical and other benefits. For more information please access our website at https://shanghai-puxi.dulwich.org
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