Head of Senior School
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Singapore
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2020
Job overview
A member of the world-renowned Dulwich College International (DCI) family of schools, Dulwich College (Singapore) is a leading school in Singapore with ambition to become one of the very best international schools in the world. The College has gone from strength to strength since it first opened its doors in 2014 and now delivers a first-class education to 2,600 students aged 2-18.
The new Head of Senior School will have strategic and operational oversight of a large, high-performing school of 1,200 students. 2020 saw the graduation of the College’s first IB cohort and the appointee will build on an existing strong platform to continue the Senior School’s successful growth and development, including the opening of a new $40 million state-of-the-art IB centre. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of an outstanding school on a clear upward trajectory with bold ambitions for its future. For individuals aspiring to broader global leadership roles, this post offers an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader in a school, setting a course for educational excellence in South East Asia.
The appointee will bring a track record of successful leadership experience ideally gained as a Head or as a highly experienced Deputy Head. An innovative educationalist, s/he will hold in balance the heritage and traditions of Dulwich with the global perspective and cultural awareness of Dulwich College (Singapore). Strong organisational management skills and strategic capability are crucial, as is the gravitas and interpersonal skills required to engage successfully across the breadth of the College’s internal and external stakeholders.
To download further information on the role and to apply, please go here. The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 3 December 2020.
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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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