Reception Classroom Teacher (Possible Head of Early Years Role)

RECEPTION CLASSROOM TEACHER (POSSIBLE HEAD OF EARLY YEARS ROLE)

Dulwich College Seoul is a flourishing, high-performing school offering teachers a fantastic opportunity to work in a purpose-built and well-resourced school in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. In partnership with Dulwich College in London and its sister schools in China and Singapore, Dulwich College Seoul upholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards which have become the hallmark of the Dulwich name.  

The College is currently at its license capacity of 700 students. We offer an internationally adapted British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 9, the IGCSE programme in Years 10/11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12/13. The College welcomes applications from great teachers, no matter their curriculum experience.  

JOB SUMMARIES:

Reception Class Teacher: 

Our two Reception teachers work together to plan, create and lead outstanding learning opportunities for all students in their care in line with an enhanced version of the EYFS Curriculum and the EIM Engaging Learning Framework. Each Reception Teacher has full responsibility for the academic progress and pastoral care of one class of Reception children.   

Three Teaching Assistants support the two Reception Classes, led and managed by the Head of EYFS, fully supported by the other Reception Teacher. Reception staff work with Nursery and Year 1 staff to develop the opportunities offered in the DUCKS Gardens for all learners’ use. Reception Classes typically have 18-20 students each from around the world.  

Head of Early Years:  

The Head of Early Years leads the day-to-day operations and the continuous development of the EYFS Department (1 Nursery class and 2 Reception Classes, with a total of 6 other staff). He/she teaches 65% timetable with their Reception Class. The HoEY is responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are in place across Nursery and Reception, that spaces are beautifully maintained, that communication with parents is smooth and detailed, and that all students’ needs are met. The HoEY is responsible for aspects of the written and taught curriculum in EYFS, assessment, resourcing and parent education workshops. There is a designated annual budget which the HoEY manages. The Head of Early Years works with other Year Leaders and Department Heads across the College to further develop our programmes, policies and procedures.  

The Head of Early Years is a member of the Primary Leadership Team (also comprising the Head of Primary, Deputy Head Academic and Deputy Head Pastoral) and contributes to the development of the Primary School in this role. Head of Early Years also has responsibility for 16 Primary Teaching Assistants’ deployment, timetabling and professional development.  

Please download the attached Job Descriptions for more information.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have:

• a degree in a related subject and an EYFS/Primary PGCE or equivalent
• at least 2 years’ relevant teaching experience  
• EYFS or KS1 English National Curriculum experience 
• alignment with our core values 
• strong written and verbal communication skills 
• a hard-working, flexible attitude 
• a commitment to fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly 
• a mindset of continuous Professional Learning and improvement 
• a commitment to meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and high standards 
• a sense of fun and kindness. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Successful candidates will be working in an environment with small class sizes and motivated students, having access to excellent resources, facilities and colleagues. Teachers receive an attractive salary (at generous tax rates) and a fully competitive overseas benefits package, including flight allowance, accommodation, living allowance, freight allowance, comprehensive health coverage and tuition for up to two children at the school.  

To apply, go to https://www.dulwich.org/careers and lodge your application on-line by 30th November 2024.  

For further details about Dulwich College Seoul, visit the school’s website at https://seoul.dulwich.org/. Interviews will take place online or in Korea. The College reserves the right to finalise appointments before the application deadline. Short-listed candidates are required to submit a 10-minute video showing the candidate teaching. 

Dulwich College Seoul 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, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Korean law.

Dulwich College Seoul is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. Dulwich College Seoul will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. Dulwich College Seoul strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the Dulwich College Seoul mission and its community.