Director of Early Years
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Singapore
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2018
Job overview
Dulwich College International (DCI) – One College, Many Campuses
Dulwich College International (DCI) is a mutually supportive and fast growing group of schools providing the highest quality education in partnership with Dulwich College, London. From 2003, when Dulwich College Shanghai opened its doors to 26 students, the group’s enrolment has grown to over 8,000 students, who today attend ten DCI Schools in seven cities across four countries in Asia. The shared values and close collaboration among the Colleges stimulates innovation and encourages an international outlook for students and staff.
Based in DCI’s headquarters located in Singapore and reporting to the Director of the Education Team, the Director of Early Years will promote and support the best Early Years educational theory, practice and learning technology throughout DCI’s group of schools. The Director of Early Years will play a key role in the set-up, staff recruitment, monitoring and support for each of the Dulwich Early Years schools, whilst promoting collaboration across the group in order to ensure best-practice and to further raise the profile of the DCI Early Years programme.
The post provides an outstanding opportunity for a forward-thinking and ambitious educationalist with a passion for working with high-calibre practitioners to impact upon children’s early development in a truly global context. The role should appeal to established leaders with a genuine interest in educational research which informs the delivery of innovative curriculum and cutting-edge learning.
Closing Date: Friday16 March 2018
A candidate brief and further information can be downloaded from www.odgersberndtson.co.uk/65654
Further information can be found at www.indulwich.com/careers/job-opportunities/
Dulwich College International (DCI) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the Police Authorities.
About Dulwich College (Singapore)
Dulwich College (Singapore) is an international school founded on the ethos and values of the British independent schooling system. However, it has a global outlook and contemporary approach that reflects the diverse backgrounds of its international students and mirrors Singapore’s cosmopolitan nature as one of Asia’s most vibrant centres.
The College draws upon 400 years of experience and innovation in education from our founding school in London, Dulwich College. Dulwich College provides expertise, resources and a rigorous set of academic standards to which all the Dulwich International Schools adhere. Our close ties with our family of schools in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Seoul, Zhuhai, and partner schools in Bali and Switzerland, provide us with further access to resources and experience in Asia and Europe and further opportunities for professional development.
‘Students come first’ has been at the heart of everything we do at Dulwich College (Singapore) since opening in 2014. In DUCKS, the child progresses from the Early Years Foundation Stage to an enriched version of the English National Curriculum (ENC), which continues into Junior School. Senior School starts in Year 7, and from there onwards, students experience specialist teaching that provides a stimulating and challenging learning experience. The IGCSE programme is uniquely taught for three years from Years 9 to 11, while Years 12 and 13 follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in nurturing global citizens and well-rounded future leaders equipped to solve the world’s challenges. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise – to make informed choices, take inspired action and create a positive impact on society and the planet. This global outlook is expressed in our motto, ‘Detur Pons Mundo’, which translates to ‘Building Bridges To The World’ – a perspective that is lived out daily.
Singapore is one of the most exciting and desirable places to live in the world. It offers an excellent standard of living and is a very convenient hub for travel and exploring other countries in this dynamic and vibrant region.
For more information please access our website at https://singapore.dulwich.org/
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