Dulwich College International
About the job
About Role
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong seeks a well-qualified, caring, and inspiring Head of PE for our Senior School (Years 7 to 13), ideally with experience of teaching IGCSE. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a strong and forward-looking departmental team in one of Asia’s most established and reputable international schools
Our School
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a high-performing, market-leading international school in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. We were the first of the Dulwich College International family of schools opening our doors in 2003. Since then we have grown to become the school of choice in the city.
The College is academically selective with an ever-increasing roll which currently stands at over 1,669 students. We are a diverse and dynamic community with students joining us from over 40 countries across the world. We pride ourselves in having a highly professional, committed and caring teaching community who enjoy an engaging, rewarding and supportive school environment.
We are more than simply outstanding academic results. Our students excel in music, drama, sport and the arts and they fully involve themselves in service to our local and global communities; service for us is not something we do, but we who are. Our Values guide our students to be the very best people that they can be: to be kind; to have integrity in their thoughts and actions; to take responsibility and have respect for others and themselves, and finally to show courage and stand up for what they believe in.
Our Teaching Profile
TEACH WORLDWISE
Dulwich College International (DCI) is a family of leading international schools in Asia. Across our schools, we are focused on nurturing every student to have the skills and motivation to thrive in life and make a positive difference in the world – that is, to Graduate Worldwise. To this end, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students, and who will continue to grow with us as Worldwise Teachers.
Our Vision for Teachers
Worldwise 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
Worldwise teachers believe in:
- 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
Worldwise Teacher’s practice:
- Maximises every student’s opportunity learn
- Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning
- Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning
- Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content
- Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment
- Develops students’ higher-order thinking
Post-holder Qualifications, Experience
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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
- Degree in Physical Education, or equivalent
- PGCE or equivalent in related subject
- At least 2 years’ experience teaching Physical Education to learners from Years 7 – 13
- IGCSE experience preferable
- Experience of leading colleagues to achieve a common goal
