Head of Senior School

Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ) seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Senior School from August 2023. The Head of Senior School is required to help an already thriving school to realise its aim of achieving excellence in all areas of school life. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of accomplished senior leadership and of creating an environment for academic success. The candidate will also have a strong commitment to the pastoral welfare of young people and the ability to effectively engage parents and other key stakeholders in the wider school community. The Head of Senior School reports to the Head of College.

The School

Dulwich College Suzhou opened in 2007 and is recognised as a leading international school in Suzhou Industrial Park. It is a co-educational day school for students from age 2 to 18. The school is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum adapted for the needs of its international student body. The school's academic curriculum is complemented by rich co-curricular programmes.

Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the IGCSE curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Dulwich College Suzhou graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Korea, and around the world. The average IB result for the Class of 2022 is 38.1 with a 100% pass rate and 46% of their students scoring between 40 - 45. 

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 their students will thrive, they assess the level of English of non-native speakers before an admissions decision is made. Their Mandarin programme is streamed and caters to all abilities. In addition, they understand that language and culture are integral to the identity of their students. The school ensures that its learning environments are inclusive, honouring the diverse language backgrounds of all of its students.

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

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