Head of Senior School

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Dulwich College Beijing (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. DCB 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.

Dulwich College Beijing opened in 2005 and has since established itself as a world-class school. The College’s current enrolment is 1570+. Our Early Years, Junior School and Senior School – each having its own character – are aligned in their learning in an atmosphere full of fun and energy. To the right candidate, working here will be an extremely rewarding experience.

Our school 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 is an underrated city and our staff enjoy an interesting and safe lifestyle. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, along with the chance to work with passionate collaborative professionals from around the world.

The College is divided into Early Years for students aged 3-7 (Nursery to Year 2), Junior School for students aged 7-11 (Year 3-6), and Senior School for students aged 11- 18 (Year 7-13). Each school is run on a day to day basis by a Head of School who reports to the Head of College. There are middle leadership teams within each school as well as responsibility posts for some whole College departments. The Head of College, three Heads of School, the Director of Business Administration, the Director of Government and Public Affairs, the Director of Admissions and Marketing and the Director of Communications make up the College Leadership Team.

SENIOR SCHOOL

At Senior School, we believe that every staff member has a pastoral responsibility, essential in supporting students as they strive to achieve their personal best and become confident, independent and compassionate young people. Surveys consistently reveal that our students feel valued and have a strong sense of belonging here at DCB.

Each student belongs to a tutor group. They are looked after by tutors, year leaders, social and emotional counsellors, university counsellors, Heads of Key Stage, and the Senior School Leadership Team. Our teachers are subject specialists, focused on best practice, dedicated to both supporting and challenging students.

The challenge and rigour start with the enhanced English National Curriculum for students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8, 9), characterised by a skills-based curriculum and assessment model currently in development across subjects. Our IGCSE programme in Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) provides students with both breadth and depth of study. In addition, we have developed our own liberal arts course and an award-winning STEM programme as further options. In Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13), all students study the IB Diploma Programme. DCB offers a broad IB curriculum, and students receive a high degree of personal attention.

EDUCATION IN MOTION

Education in Motion (EIM) is an evolution of Dulwich College International announced in May 2021. Today, Education in Motion is a growing family of premier education brands, nurturing more than 10,300 students across China, Singapore, and Korea to Live Worldwise. On top of pursuing academic excellence and holistic education, students respect the 400-year heritage of Dulwich College in London.

As a global education company, EiM has the vision of pioneering Worldwise education solutions that are innovative, creative and world-changing, with the goal of inspiring and empowering students with the passion, skills and opportunities to make a difference in the world. To do this, EiM is investing in and developing education brands with diverse focus areas, but a strong common commitment to the global sustainability agenda. The brands under EiM include Dulwich College International, Dulwich International High School, Dehong, Green School, Wo Hui Mandarin, and EiM Ventures.

The Education in Motion headquarters are located in Singapore and Shanghai. The EiM website is www.eimglobal.com.

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate who has vision, a passion for learning and excellent interpersonal skills. The Head of Senior School (HoSS) is responsible for more than 750 students spanning Years 7 to 13 (11-18 years old).

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post or the school, please contact Edward Clark on +44 (0) 1256 862840 or +44 (0) 7718 588616 or email at edward@ lsceducation.com. If you are keen to apply for the post, please click the Apply Now button below.