Head of Junior School
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Singapore
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2020
Job overview
In the international world of education, opportunities like this do not come along very often. This is a unique, once-in-a-career opportunity.
Dulwich College (Singapore) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Head of Junior School who has the skills and experience to build upon the excellent progress that the College has made so far on its journey from good to great.
In August 2020, the College began its seventh year of operation. With currently 880 Junior School students on roll and a highly qualified, enthusiastic and professional team of teachers, this is truly a unique opportunity for an energetic and experienced Junior Head.
The city state of Singapore awaits you: a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment which offers a wonderful lifestyle and the highest standard of living. It is a country where the international school market is incredibly competitive. In that context, the College seeks to be one of the best international schools in Asia and in the world. With Singapore as its backdrop, and with firm foundations that have already been laid, that goal is most certainly within reach.
The College benefits from superb facilities, a supportive parent body with the highest expectations, a first-rate faculty and young people who will be the leaders and thought changers of tomorrow.
The search for this role and the application process are being handled by RSAcademics. Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation should contact in the first instance:
Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search - jeansullivan@rsacademics.com
or
Daniel Lewis, Senior Advisor - daniellewis@rsacademics.com
For further information about the role and an application pack, please visit www.rsacademics.com/vacancies
Closing date: 10.00am GMT on Thursday 29 October 2020
Dulwich College (Singapore) 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 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.
CPE Registration Number: 201027137D.
Period of Registration: 09 January 2020 to 08 January 2024
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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