PROJECTS

Job Description

Closing date: 30 Jun 2022

DS/JS Counsellor

About Role

Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ) seeks an inspirational and innovative educator to join College from August 2022. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in our fast-growing school in Suzhou, one of China's most vibrant cities. At DCSZ children in DUCKS & Junior School are aged 2-11.

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Our School

Dulwich College International is One Family of Schools focused on ensuring every student achieves his or her very best in school and life beyond, which is why all our students Graduate Worldwise, ensuring they are prepared for a future that is uncertain. To guarantee this experience for all our students, we look to recruit and enhance the very best practitioners in education so that, with us, they continue to develop as Worldwise Teachers. Our teaching and learning is grounded in the Dulwich Learning principles.

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Our Teaching Profile

TEACH WORLDWISE

Dulwich College International is One Family of Schools focused on every student achieving his or her very best in school and life beyond, which is why all our students Graduate Worldwise, ensuring they are confidently prepare for the uncertainties of the future. To guarantee this experience for all our students, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education so that, with us, they continue to develop as Worldwise Teachers.  Our teaching and learning is grounded in the Dulwich Learning Principles

Our Vision of Teachers

Our Worldwise Teachers:

• Display self-control and flexibility and nurture these skills in learners

• Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing

• Show professional initiative and perseverance

• Get on with others  and have highly developed communication skills

• Are committed to internationalism and equity

• Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

• Promote academic rigour and holistic learning

A Worldwise Teacher values:

• Evidence-based pedagogy and personalised student learning

• A compassionate approach to complex problem-solving

• High levels of student motivation and engagement

• Professional collaboration and collective efficacy

A Worldwise Teacher's practice:

• Lifelong learning and reflective practice

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

• Nurtures supportive and dynamic learning environments

• Maximises every student’s opportunity to learn

• Activates hard thinking processes and skills

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Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

DCSZ 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.

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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 2022.

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

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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.

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Competencies

• Passion

• Vision

• Collaboration

• Execution Excellence