Junior School EAL Teacher(ID: 515)

About Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Junior School EAL Teacher (Key Stage 2: Years 3-6), to serve as an integral part of the student journey to support English language acquisition for speakers of languages other than English within our inclusive setting. This role is pivotal in supporting students by engaging all stakeholders to deliver content language balanced programmes and instruction in our Junior School.  This is in order to ensure academic, personal and social pathway development and entitlement for all students. Our English Support Teachers work as part of an integrated Student Support Services department which seeks to ensure all students achieve their full potential. Working as a member of a cohesive team, you will lead, support and promote an inclusive culture that is focused on growth, purpose, and a sense of belonging as part of the student experience within the mainstream classroom setting. We are seeking someone who is a highly effective and responsive leader, with significant Key Stage 2 experience and a genuine commitment to putting students first. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong commitment to leading world class English Support education.

Our School

DCB has forged an excellent global reputation for being a warm 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 make a difference with our students. Dulwich College Beijing is an exciting place to teach and learn. Winner of several international awards in the last few years, including the International School Award for Creativity in Learning in 2019, 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.

DCB is located  in Shunyi, around forty-five minutes from the heart of Beijing. The capital is a truly exhilarating place, with its cultural sites, ancient heritage and all the amenities associated with a large and vibrant city. From fascinating Hutongs to the many green spaces around the city, there is something for everyone. Beijing will be the host of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, with the alpine area only one hour by train from the city centre. 

    

A Worldwise Teacher believes in:

Responsive teaching that creates personalised learning and student mastery.

The strength of diversity and the power of empathy.

Positive and constructive communication to foster purposeful relationships with all stakeholders. 

Nurturing professional collaboration to develop both individual practice and learning across the school community.

Embracing the opportunities provided by working in an international context and being open-minded to different people’s perspectives.

Schools being dynamic environments that require cognitive flexibility.

Modelling lifelong learning through regular engagement with professional learning activities that inform and develop best practice.

Seeking honest, open, professional dialogue to support reflective practice.

Embracing and promoting the ethos, policies and practices in the school.

Modelling a positive commitment to the wider life of the school by fully engaging in its service learning and ECA/CCA programmes.

A Worldwise Teacher has the skills to:

Appreciate the international context of our students and demonstrate respect for diverse languages and intercultural competencies.

Ensure teaching is grounded in positive student relationships and promotes active learning. 

Enthusiastically empower agency so students have voice, choice and autonomy in the learning process.

Inspire learning by providing an engaging learning environment aligned to students’ needs and interests.

Remain flexible and responsive to the personalised needs of each student.

Accelerate student progress with focused, personalised and effective feedback.

Ensure teaching draws on a variety of resources and technology to meet student needs.

Promote school-wide wellbeing, safeguarding, health and safety.

Model the positive values and behaviours of the Dulwich College International community.

OUR PILLARS, OUR VALUES

WORLDWISE

We build bridges to the world to make a positive difference

We care for one another, our communities and our planet

We are connected

The future is always one step ahead, yet we are already equipped with the skills, courage, and compassion to navigate it with confidence

STUDENTS COME FIRST

ONE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS

PIONEERING SPIRIT

I put students at the heart of my decisions

I listen to student voice and it is reflected in my practice

I challenge myself to constantly do better

I put the team’s success ahead of my own

I partner across our Group to create new ideas

I build trusting, respectful relationships

I find creative ways forward 

I seek out diversity of thought to inform rich insight

I turn ideas into actionable solutions

 

DCI LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

POST-HOLDER QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

At least two years post qualification expereince and specific EAL qualifications to support

Bachelor or above degree is required 

TEFL/CELTA/DELTA/MA in English as an additional language (or equivalent)

PGCE or QTS are required 

 

How to apply:

DCBJ is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. 

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dulwich International. 

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate.

To apply for this position you will need to include: an application letter your CV details of three referees from your current and previous employer

Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system at: https://www.dulwich.org/careers.

For further information please see our website at https://beijing.dulwich.org

Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received, therefore early application is encouraged. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Dulwich College International 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, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.