Head of Junior School

An outstanding opportunity exists to help lead one of the most successful international schools in Asia and to join a growing family of schools in Asia-Pacific. Situated in the commercial and financial centre of this dynamic country, Dulwich College Shanghai, is a leading co-educational, international school with 1540 expatriate pupils aged 2-18 from over forty countries. Students excel academically in all sections of the school and examination results are consistently among the best in Asia. It has built a reputation for excellence in sport and the arts, underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each pupil.

The College comprises three schools, each with its own Head: Early Years, Junior School and Senior School. The College is selective at entry and offers the EYFS, enhanced English National Curriculum, International GCSEs and the IB Diploma. The School's philosophy draws from 400 years of experience in education from the founding and partner school Dulwich College in London. Our guiding philosophy is that students come first. We are committed to securing the highest possible standards of teaching and learning and to ensuring that all our students enjoy a rich and varied experience of education. 

Dulwich College Shanghai was the first of the Dulwich International Group of schools, which now comprises nine Colleges and High Schools throughout the Asia-Pacific region and continues to grow. The Group is committed to drawing upon its position as a global family of schools to enhance the education of its students and provide its teachers with the opportunity of building enriching and rewarding careers within the Group.

The Position

Starting in August 2017, we are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate to lead the Junior School. The successful candidate should be passionate about student learning and have the drive and commitment to inspire our students and teachers. These professional attributes need to be combined with exceptional communication and leadership skills, enabling the new Head of Junior School to take a prominent role in our school community.

Successful applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of the College. Dulwich College Shanghai is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic international student body. DCS operates its own competitive salary scale and provides annual flight allowance, domestic bills allowance, fully furnished accommodation within easy reach of the school, medical insurance and family benefits (where applicable).

To apply for this position please go to www.indulwich.com/careers/job-opportunities/ . The closing date for applications is 7th October 2016. Interviews will take place in London, Shanghai and online.

For further information please see our website at www.dulwich-shanghai.cn
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 practice and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references and identity and criminal record checks.

Further information on Dulwich College Shanghai can be found at: www.dulwich-shanghai.cn and on the group at www.inDulwich.com.

Dulwich College Shanghai 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 references from past employers and criminal record checks from previous countries of residence.