Head of Maths Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi Shanghai 2025-12-31

Shanghai | Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi | Teaching About Role The Head of Department is a member of the Senior School’s Middle Leadership Team and provides important support to the Senior School Leadership Team. The remit is wide, from a strong awareness of subject‑related administrative and managerial micro‑detail to a broader leadership understanding of the College’s overall vision and purpose; and how curriculum‑specific aspects complement and contribute towards the organisation’s development and ambitions. The role of Head of Department is to be an adaptable and innovative leader, who consults on and establishes a professional direction for their responsibility areas; viewed as a genuine ambassador for their subject and the School. The Head of Department has overall responsibility for the leadership, development and ongoing review of the subject area for all Senior School students. Our School “I believe in the importance of our profession and the endless possibilities of a quality education.” David Ingram, Founding Head of College. Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi was founded in 2016. The College has quickly established itself as one of the standout international schools in the city. Known for our warm welcome and positive relationships, we live by our College values: Aim high and work hard Be kind and respectful Make a difference Our Teaching Profile (International High School) TEACH WORLDWISE At Dulwich International High School, students come first . And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students. Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Teachers to Live Worldwise . Our Vision For Teachers Put students first in all they do Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open‑mindedness Show professional initiative and perseverance Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills Are committed to internationalism and equity Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured Evidence‑based and innovative pedagogy Personalised and differentiated student learning Setting high expectations for every student Empowering students to reach their own goals High levels of student motivation and engagement Learning is effective when it: is relational has a clear purpose is adapted and applied is personalised We are Looking for Someone Who THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Essential University educated with an honours degree Qualified to teach subject Evidence of ongoing personal development Desirable Further degree in education KNOWLEDGE Essential English National Curriculum Subject teaching pathways and schemes of work Language acquisition, particularly for bilingual children Assessment, tracking and data How children learn How to keep children safe Strategies to raise standards for all groups of learners and securing high levels of student achievement Up to date educational issues and developments Desirable Knowledge of effective leadership and management strategies Use of ISAMs EAL practice and knowledge of assessment frameworks for EAL (e.g., CEFR, WIDA) Professional Learning Communities and Action based research EXPERIENCE Essential Expertise to secure students’ self-esteem and enable students to become resilient learners A clear focus on learning Leading effective change with demonstrable impact Line management of a colleague or team A proven track record of highly effective classroom practice Leading on a curriculum area Proven organisational skills Budget and resource management Desirable Leadership and management of a team (including line management) Experience in an academic and pastoral role Previous international school experience Knowledge of school development planning Taught in more than one key stage PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES, VALUES AND CHARACTERSTICS Have a clear educational vision based on evidence and experience Be absolutely passionate about improving learning and teaching Be student focused – students are the at the heart of everything we do Be intrinsically motivated and inspired to create a world class learning environment Be action and outcome focused Be excellent communication and interpersonal skills Show educational entrepreneurship – solve problems and innovate Delegate effectively and inspire Demonstrate professional generosity to develop others Manage time effectively and prioritise Rise to challenges and be flexible Be resilient Be culturally respectful Be community minded 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 Ready to Make a Difference with Us If you are ready to be part of an exceptional school, in an extraordinary city, and make a difference for our community of global citizens, we want to hear from you. Applications reviewed on receipt, and early submission is encouraged. https://www.dulwich.org/careers/find-your-career Safeguarding Statement Our College/School 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, possible social media checks, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law. Professional learning and collaboration are always just a conversation away A supportive, welcoming community that values every voice A culture where curiosity and a love of learning thrive every day The chance to make a meaningful impact on your students and on the planet Access to world‑class facilities designed to help you do your best work J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 11/4/2025