Senior School English Language Acquisition Teacher(ID: 2496)

About Role

Actively Recruiting

Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ) Senior School (students in Years 7-13; aged 11 to 18 years old) seeks an inspirational and innovative educator to join the Languages Faculty to teach English Language Acquisition from August 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a certified Language Friendly School that aims to promote multilingualism for all. Students studying English Language Acquisition courses will be learning English as an additional language (EAL) alongside their home language(s) as part of our bespoke Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) curriculum, IGCSE English as a Second Language (Years 10-11), or IBDP English B (Years 12-13). Applications are welcomed from teachers of all backgrounds, including those who are experienced with these IGCSE /IBDP courses or those who have a particular interest in designing innovative EAL courses for students of various proficiency levels in middle years (Year 7 to 9).

Our School

Dulwich College Suzhou opened in 2007 and is recognised as a leading international school in Suzhou Industrial Park. Our College is a Co-Educational Day School for students from Age 2 to 18.

Dulwich College Suzhou is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum adapted for the needs of our international student body. Our academic curriculum is complemented by rich co-curricular programmes.

Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the IGSCE curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Our graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Korea, and around the world. Our average IB results for the Class of 2022 is 38.2 with a 100% pass rate and 45% of our students scoring between 40 - 45. One of the most formidable statistics here is having the highest amount of bilingual diplomas in the group, showing how are school in skilful in supporting children of non-native English speakers. This reflects why we are the first school in Asia to achieve ‘Language Friendly School’ certification.

The primary teaching language is English, with a dual language approach in Mandarin and English in the early years (ages 2 to 7).

To ensure our students will thrive, we assess the level of English of non-native speakers before an admissions decision is made. Our Mandarin programme is streamed and caters to all abilities. In addition, we understand that language and culture are integral to the identity of our students. We ensure that our learning environments are inclusive, honouring the diverse language backgrounds of all of our students.

The close collaboration among our Colleges and with the founding school, Dulwich College, gives our students unique opportunities to participate in network events and benefit from the group’s relationships with leading educational and artistic organisations.

Our Teaching Profile (International School)

TEACH WORLDWISE

At Dulwich College International, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students. 

Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Teachers to Live Worldwise.

Our Vision For Teachers

Worldwise Teachers:

•   Put students first in all they do

•   Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness 

•   Show professional initiative and perseverance

•   Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills

•   Are committed to internationalism and equity

•   Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

Worldwise teachers believe in:

•   The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured

•   Evidence-based and innovative pedagogy

•   Personalised and differentiated student learning

•   Setting high expectations for every student

•   Empowering students to reach their own goals

•   High levels of student motivation and engagement

Worldwise teacher's practice:

•   Maximises every student’s opportunity learn

•   Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning

•   Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning

•   Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content

•   Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment

•   Develops students’ higher-order thinking

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEDCSZ 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.

The successful candidate must be

•    Bachelor or above degree in relevant subject is required

•    At least two years post qualification experience

•    PGCE or QTS, Teaching License from non-UK countries are required

How to Apply

To apply for this position you will need to include:

• an application letter

• your CV

• a statement of educational philosophy

• 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/find-your-career

For further information please see our website at https://www.dulwich.org/careers/find-your-career?code=dcsz.

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2023.

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.

Competencies

• Core Competencies
• Passion
• Vision
• Collaboration
• Execution Excellence