Head of Junior School
Dulwich College Beijing
Beijing, China
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2021
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2021
Job overview
A member of the world-renowned Dulwich College International (DCI) family of schools, Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) is a thriving and highly successful organisation regarded as one of China's premier schools. Located in one of the Far East’s most vibrant cities, the College provides an exceptional education for 1,570 students aged 2 to 18.
With the appointment of Anthony Coles as Head of College in September 2020, the College is about to enter an exciting new phase in its evolution and now seeks to appoint a highly experienced senior leader as Head of Junior School. As a member of the College Leadership Team, the appointee will deliver a vision for the Junior School which builds on existing strengths and further develops relationships with the Early Years and the Senior School in order to cultivate a strong one school ethos.
The Head of Junior School will be an experienced and adaptable leader with a track record of successful primary leadership experience developed in an international setting. S/he will possess the cultural awareness and global perspective to lead a diverse learning community. First-class communication skills with the ability to inspire students, staff and parents alike in the pursuit of excellence are essential, as is a genuine resonance with the DCB aims and ethos.
Completed applications should be uploaded at: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference number 4855/1. The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 28 January 2021. The College reserves the right to make an appointment before this date. Therefore interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.
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. DCI follows safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. DCI holds itself 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 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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