Mandarin Teacher (Junior School)

Mandarin Teacher (Junior School)

Singapore | Dulwich College (Singapore) | TeachingClosing date : 4 Oct 2024

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an enthusiastic andpassionate Mandarin Teacher for a specialist rolein the Junior School from August 2025.

Mandarin is a core subject at theCollege and Junior School children (7 to 11 years old) have a dailylesson. The successful candidate will have the ability to teachspoken and written Chinese to children of all nationalities,ranging from beginners to native speakers. They will be passionateabout developing both a proficiency in Mandarin, as well as anunderstanding and appreciation for the culture surrounding thisimportant world language.

We value and encourage a creativeapproach that engages children, while ensuring that they progressin their learning against our program and syllabus. Every child hasaccess to a device and we encourage the use of technology where itenhances learning. Above all, we striveto develop a love for learning in everychild.

The right candidate will have the drive, energy and passionto contribute to a large team, and be committed to excellence inMandarin teaching. They will be reflective, always looking toimprove, and willing to share ideas with colleagues. Applicantsmust be willing to lead by example and play a full part in theCollege’s pastoral care and extra-curricular programme andLunar New Year celebrations.

The successful candidate will work inone of the world’s leading international schools that, aspart of the wider EiM Group of schools, offers a wealth ofopportunity for collaboration and growth. They will be supportedwith a rich professional development provision and supportive andcaring teams.

About Dulwich College(Singapore)

Students come firstis a guiding pillar in everything we doat Dulwich College (Singapore). We therefore invite applicationsfrom educators who share our pioneering spirit and dedication toserve the needs of over 2,900 individuals, aged between 2 and 18,across our community. We want to develop a culture focused onwellbeing where staff and students benefit from the best qualitylearning possible, have agency in their work and studies, andcollaborate to build a sustainable and equitable world.

Regarded as one of the leadinginternational schools in Singapore, the College is academicallyselective and provides a rigorous curriculum, complemented by arich co-curricular programme. We build upon an enhanced version ofthe English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IBDiploma Programme. It is a genuinely international education. Ourmodern campus connects us to the greenery of Singapore and featurestechnology-rich learning spaces, world-class performing artsfacilities, swimming pools, sports pitches, andgymnasia.

The JuniorSchool

Our Junior School caters for 880enthusiastic learners aged between 7 and 11. Everything we do isunderpinned by a culture of safety and wellbeing for all members ofthe community. We build upon the excellent foundations laid inDUCKS, and develop a depth of academic knowledge, as well as thelife skills and mindset needed, to prepare students for the bestpossible success in our Senior School. We want children to leaveYear 6 as motivated, independent and collaborativelearners.

Junior School teachers have highexpectations of themselves and learners. They are reflective andstrive for continual improvement. They value knowing each child asan individual and create a safe space for learning. They believe inpersonalising learning and that all children have the right to makeprogress from their individual starting points; teachers identifythe needs of children and provide support and challenge asappropriate.

Our teachers understand theimportance of a solid platform of core skills and content, and seethis as a springboard to teach broader concepts, through an inquiryapproach to learning. To support this every student has access to adevice. Our curriculum and timetable value a breadth of disciplinesthat includes traditionally academic subjects as well as STEM,sports, and visual and performance arts. Teachers are supported todevelop areas of expertise within this model.

Our Vision forTeachers

Dulwich College International (DCI)is a family of leading international schools in Asia. Across ourschools, we are focused on nurturing teacher and, in turn, everystudent to have the skills and motivation to thrive in life andmake a positive difference in the world – that is, to GraduateWorldwise . To this end,we look to recruit the very best practitioners in internationaleducation who are passionate about unlocking the potential of ourstudents, and who will continue to grow with us as WorldwiseTeachers.

Worldwiseteachers :

• Put students first in all they do
• Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness
• Show professional initiative and perseveranc
• Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills
• Are committed to internationalism and equity
• Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

Worldwise teachers believein :

Worldwise teachers’practice :

We welcome and encourageapplications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staffbody is a great strength to us as a College and one of the waysthat we can help students achieve our College Mission of LivingWorldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy orsocio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible workingopportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruitedlocally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according tolocal employment law.

Dulwich College (Singapore) iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all thestudents in our care and expects all applicants to share thiscommitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are alignedto the recommendations of the International Task Force on ChildProtection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effectiverecruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks,criminal record checks, and successful references.

CPE Registration Number : 201027137D.

Period of Registration : 09 January2024 to 08 January 2028

Why you'll love working with us : Careers and Professional LearningWe want you to grow your career with us. Professional learning is a part of our everyday practice. It is embedded in the way we think, the way we live and how we keep our students at the heart of our decisions.Leaders in LearningWe have a diverse, highly qualified faculty that stays abreast of pedagogical best practice and draws insights from data to ensure every student achieves their personal best. We are known for our pioneering leadership in learning. SHARE THIS JOB BACK PRINT