Director of Sport
Dulwich College Beijing
Beijing, China
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2020
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2019
Job overview
We seek an experienced and dynamic Director of Sport who will be responsible for raising the profile and leading the development of sport across the College (Early Years, Junior and Senior School) in collaboration with the whole college Physical Education team, coaches and school leadership. A key component of the role will be to develop the vision for Sport at the College to build upon successes and achieve both high performance and student participation. Sport is highly valued and is one of our pillars of excellence. The ideal candidate will enhance this further; locally, nationally and internationally. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this position. The Director of Sport will be an effective leader and team-player working collaboratively with a motivated team. There will be a teaching commitment. We are members of FOBISIA and ACAMIS and, within the Dulwich network of schools, participate with much success in the Dulwich College Asia Games. The Sports facilities are outstanding and include two ‘domes’ for indoor tennis, football, basketball and volleyball, a sports hall for further indoor sport, including hockey in the winter, a FIFA Grade 2 artificial football pitch, a grass rugby pitch, a grass cricket pitch, 6 outdoor tennis courts, a gym, a 25m 5 lane pool, a fitness suite and a dance studio. We offer excellent professional development opportunities including teacher and leader collaboration across our colleges through Dulwich College International.
Dulwich College Beijing
Established in 2005, Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) is a reputable international school, home to over 1,550 students aged 2 to 18, and is accredited by ISI, HMC, IB, CIS and WASC and regularly reviewed by our founding school in London, Dulwich College, as well as Dulwich College International. The College comprises three schools: Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, each with its own Head Teacher. The youngest children start with Foundation Stage, while students in Years 1 to 9 study an enhanced English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE courses in Years 10 and 11 and the well-regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13.
DCB continually offers excellent professional development opportunities, and staff regularly receive notifications of these offerings. In addition, Dulwich College International enables staff to connect with other like-minded professionals across our Colleges through a wide range of programmes to develop best practice, including high-quality leadership training.
Application Procedure
Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates for this post in Dulwich College Beijing. 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: http://beijing.dulwich.org. Please apply this position via https://www.dulwich.org/careers/job-description/139.
The deadline for application is 6th December 2019.
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Three Year Contract (Two year contract on request)
Start date: August 2020
Safeguarding
Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in its 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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