Additional Educational Needs Teacher

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a dedicated Additional Educational Needs Teacher (AEN) to join our Senior School team starting in August 2026. In this crucial position, you will assist students with diverse learning requirements by implementing proactive and inclusive strategies. You will collaborate with a committed team to ensure that each student experiences growth, purpose, and a sense of belonging, allowing them to thrive both academically and personally.

This role is vital for fostering student achievement by providing proactive and responsive services, engaging all stakeholders to deliver programming that promotes academic, personal, social, and extracurricular development pathways for every student. As an AEN teacher, you will act as a liaison and advocate for students, working with relevant departments and stakeholders to secure their success. By collaborating within a cohesive team, you will help nurture an inclusive culture where growth, purpose, and belonging are essential components of the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a tiered systems approach that encompasses early intervention, targeted small-group instruction, co-teaching, and in-class support.
• Collect and analyze cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral data to guide effective interventions.
• Develop and assess individual education plans (IEPs) in partnership with teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with pastoral, academic, and specialist staff to enhance inclusive practices throughout the school.
• Contribute to the strategic enhancement of inclusive provisions, including co-planning and professional development initiatives.
• Work together with external agencies (e.g., psychologists, therapists) to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Assist Years 9–11 students with access arrangements while ensuring compliance with JCQ and Cambridge regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a recognized qualification in Special or Inclusive Education.
• Has experience supporting students with additional needs in educational environments.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret psychoeducational assessments and develop IEPs effectively.
• Understands tiered intervention systems and effectively utilizes data to inform decision-making.
• Has experience in co-teaching, flexible grouping, and differentiated instruction.
• Values cultural responsiveness and has experience in international or multilingual settings.
• Effectively collaborates with external professionals to support student well-being and learning.

Furthermore, the candidate will:

• Work alongside interdisciplinary teams, including pastoral and academic staff, to enhance student learning and well-being through the creation of individual education plans for personalized pathways.
• Collaborate with relevant staff and stakeholders to support the strategic development and implementation of effective and inclusive programming utilizing differentiated instruction, co-teaching, co-planning, and flexible grouping.
• Participate in a larger team to make informed decisions and ensure continuity and alignment of services and transitions for all students receiving AEN services.
• Partner with professional learning leads and other staff to identify areas for professional development on campus related to additional educational needs.

Our Vision for Teachers

Dulwich College International (DCI) is part of a prestigious network of international schools across Asia. We are committed to fostering each student's ability to acquire the necessary skills and motivation to succeed and make a positive impact in the world—our aim is to Graduate Worldwise. To achieve this, we are looking for exceptional practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking student potential and committed to their own professional growth as Worldwise Teachers.

Worldwise teachers:

• Place students at the forefront of their actions
• Exhibit a positive demeanor, adaptability, and resilience

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.