Head of Learning Support(ID: 3429)

About the Role
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is on the lookout for an exceptional Head of Learning Support (Senior School) who will motivate our students and enhance a flourishing Learning Support department. For comprehensive details regarding the position, please consult the Job Description.

Our School
As the original Dulwich College International institution, we have established benchmarks for premier education since 2003. Our vibrant campus, located in the heart of Shanghai's global city, serves as a lively center for community engagement, innovation, and academic excellence. With a diverse student body of over 1,600 individuals from more than 40 nations, we cultivate a truly international environment where every voice holds significance, ethical conduct is paramount, and we encourage all community members to make a positive impact. We take pride in:

• Our outstanding facilities and exceptional student achievements, consistently ranking among the best worldwide.
• An award-winning holistic curriculum that nurtures music, arts, sports, and service learning.
• A dedication to wellbeing and development, ensuring everyone thrives in a supportive and high-achieving atmosphere.

Why Us
Why Shanghai?
Experience life in a city brimming with opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement. Shanghai's rich history, iconic skyline, and vibrant cultural landscape provide an unparalleled lifestyle for ambitious educators.

Why You?
• Join a talented team that is committed to fostering innovation in teaching and learning.
• Help shape the future at Dulwich Pudong by keeping our curriculum engaging, modern, and relevant.
• Collaborate within our global EiM network, exchanging best practices and pioneering new approaches.

Our Offer
• A highly competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation, medical insurance, flights, and full tuition remission for up to two children.
• Unmatched opportunities for professional learning and development, allowing you to advance your career with a global education leader.
• A supportive community where your expertise is valued, and your contributions are recognized.

We Are Looking for Someone Who
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A degree in a relevant field
• A PGCE or equivalent qualification in a related subject
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience
• Experience with ENC, IGCSE, and/or IBDP
• Alignment with our core values
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A diligent and adaptable approach
• A commitment to effectively fulfilling all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory responsibilities
• A dedication to ongoing professional learning and improvement
• A focus on meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and maintaining high standards
• A sense of enjoyment in the work.

Experience in an international school is preferred.

This job description provides an overview of primary responsibilities but does not restrict the employee or DCSPD to only the tasks listed. It is expected that each employee will offer their services whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

Leadership Capabilities
This leadership capability framework outlines what effective leadership entails in our schools. It defines the capabilities we seek to fulfill the College/School's primary objectives.

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

Ready to Make a Difference with Us
If you are eager to join an exceptional school in an extraordinary city and make a meaningful impact on our community of global citizens, we would love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and early submissions are encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement
Our College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care, expecting all applicants to share this commitment. We adhere to safe recruitment practices in line with the International Task Force on Child Protection's recommendations. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruitment practices with a specific focus on child protection. All appointments are contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks, successful references, and compliance with visa and work permit requirements as mandated by Chinese law. All successful candidates will be required to sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement
EiM is committed to diversity within its team, organizational practices, policies, and culture. We recognize that individuals with varied backgrounds, skills, attitudes, and experiences contribute fresh ideas and perspectives, and we encourage and leverage these differences to enhance our work's relevance and accessibility. EiM does not tolerate discrimination or discriminatory behavior on any grounds, including 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. EiM 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 collaborates with us to share this commitment and act accordingly, as we aim to best serve the EiM mission and its community.