Deputy Head of Senior School (Academic) (Job Start Date: August 2024)

About Role

The Senior School seeks an innovative, highly motivated, and experienced Deputy Head to work with the Head Teacher to lead and manage the School. The Deputy Head is an integral part of the Senior School Leadership team and will oversea the academic aspects of the school including: responsibility for Curriculum development, Learning and Teaching, Assessment and Professional Development. Working closely with other members of the Senior School Leadership team you will ensure mapping and alignment of the curriculum, embed the Approaches to Teaching and lead on best practices and innovative teaching ensuring the highest learning standards are met. 

Our School

DCB is a special place to be. The College has forged an excellent global reputation for being a warm, caring 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 have an impact on our students. DCB is an exciting place to teach and learn. Winner of several international awards in the last few years, including the 2022 International School Award for Pathways to Continued and University Education and the 2019 International School Award for Creativity in Learning, 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. To the right candidate, working here will be an extremely rewarding experience. DCB continues to offer teachers continuous professional learning and opportunities to grow.

DCB opened in 2005 and has since established itself as a world-class school. The College’s current enrollment is 1570+. Our DUCKS, Junior School and Senior School – each having its own character – are aligned in their learning in an atmosphere full of fun and energy.

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.

Requirement

• Prior experience as a deputy head or assistant head.
• Professional knowledge (of curricula, quality management, school organization and current educational issues)
• Use of data to improve learning and teaching.
• Successful partnerships with school parents and communities.
• Ability to support, motivate, lead and manage staff to teaching and learning.
• Expertise to secure students’ wellbeing and belonging and enable students to become resilient learners.

Leadership Capabilities

This leadership capability framework describes what ‘good’ leadership looks like in our schools. It articulates what capabilities we are looking for in order to deliver on College/School’s key priorities. 

Our Leadership Capabilities include:            

• Leads Teaching and Learning
• Leads with Vision and Inspiration
• Leads by building and sustaining high trust relationships
• Leads Inclusively
• Leads Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Leads the learning culture and professional learning community
• Leads the management of the school
• Leads Highly Effective Teams
• Leads Well-being

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

Education in Motion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all applicants to share the same. 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. DCB Safeguarding Policy (https://beijing.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding)
 

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

Education in Motion is committed to diversity within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make our work more relevant and approachable. Education in Motion will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

Education in Motion strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works within to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as we aspire to best serve the Education in Motion mission and the community.