Head of Art

Head of Art

Seoul | Dulwich College Seoul | Teaching

DULWICH COLLEGE SEOUL

Dulwich College Seoul is a flourishing, high-performing schooloffering teachers a fantastic opportunity to work in a purposebuilt and well-resourced school in the heart of one of Asia’smost dynamic cities. In partnership with Dulwich College London andits sister schools in China and Singapore, Dulwich College Seoulupholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards whichhave become the hallmark of the Dulwich name in the andAsia.

The College is currently at its license capacity of 700 studentsoperating three-form entry from Foundation Stage to Year 9 andtwo-form entry in Years 10-13. We offer an IGCSE programme in Years10/11 and the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme inYears 12/13 though the College welcomes applications from greatteachers, no matter their curriculum experience.

POST & PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teaching Role

Head of Art

School Section

Whole College responsibility - teaching in Senior School

Hours

Full-time

Contract

Three years, from August 1st 2024

Responsible to

Head of Senior School

Responsible for

All students as allocated, both academically and pastorally

Role description

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner committed to shapingand delivering a stimulating Art curriculum alongside attractiveco-curricular art activities across the whole school. Thesuccessful applicant will be passionate about their subject andcomfortable with working and leading in a small but high-profiledepartment consisting of two teachers and a technician.

TEACH WORLDWISE

Dulwich College International is One Family ofSchools focused on ensuring every student achieves his orher very best in school and life beyond, which is why all ourstudents Graduate Worldwise . To guarantee thisexperience for all our students, we look to recruit and enhance thevery best practitioners in education so that, with us, theycontinue to develop as Worldwise Teachers .

A Worldwise Teacher believes in:

Responsive teaching that creates personalised learning and student mastery. The strength of diversity and the power of empathy. Positive and constructive communication to foster purposeful relationships with all stakeholders. Nurturing professional collaboration to develop both individual practice and learning across the school community. Embracing the opportunities provided by working in an international context and being open-minded to different people’s perspectives. Schools being dynamic environments that require cognitive flexibility. Modelling lifelong learning through regular engagement with professional learning activities that inform and develop best practice. Seeking honest, open, professional dialogue to support reflective practice. Embracing and promoting the ethos, policies and practices in the school. Modelling a positive commitment to the wider life of the school by fully engaging in its service learning and CCA programmes.

A Worldwise Teacher has the skills to:

Appreciate the international context of our students and demonstrate respect for diverse languages and intercultural competencies. Ensure teaching is grounded in positive student relationships and promotes active learning. Enthusiastically empower agency so students have voice, choice and autonomy in the learning process. Inspire learning by providing an engaging learning environment aligned to students’ needs and interests. Remain flexible and responsive to the personalised needs of each student. Accelerate student progress with focussed, personalised and effective feedback. Ensure teaching draws on a variety of resources and technology to meet student needs. Promote school-wide wellbeing, safeguarding, health and safety. Model the positive values and behaviours of the Dulwich College International community.

HOW TO APPLY

Successful candidates will be working in an environment withsmall class sizes and motivated students, having access toexcellent resources, facilities and colleagues. Teachers receive anattractive salary (at generous tax rates) and a fully competitiveoverseas benefits package, including flight allowance,accommodation, living allowance, freight allowance, comprehensivehealth coverage and tuition for up to two children at theschool.

To apply, go to careers and lodge your application on-line by Friday 3rd May2024.

For further details about Dulwich College Seoul, visit theschool’s website at orexplore the school’s Facebook page. Interviews will takeplace online or in Korea. The College reserves the right tofinalise appointments before the application deadline. Short-listedcandidates are required to submit a 10-minute video showing thecandidate teaching.

Dulwich College International is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of all the students in our care andexpects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow saferecruitment practices aligned to the International Task Force onChild Protection recommendations. We hold ourselves to a highstandard of effective recruiting practices with specific attentionto child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview,identity checks, criminal record checks, and successfulreferences.

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