Whole College Teacher of Learning Support

WHOLE COLLEGE TEACHER OF LEARNING SUPPORT

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 SUMMARY:

Dulwich College Seoul is seeking an experienced and compassionate Whole College Learning Support Teacher to join our dynamic team, dedicated to supporting students with additional educational needs from EYFS through to Year 13. This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and families to create an inclusive learning environment that fosters each student's unique strengths, helping them achieve their full academic and personal potential. The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching staff to support differentiation of classroom instruction and provide the necessary accommodations to ensure all students can succeed. 

We seek a dedicated educator who is committed to inclusive education, passionate about student development, and ready to contribute to a supportive and caring school community. They should have good interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and members of the community from a variety of cultural backgrounds.  

The ideal candidate will have a background in special education, or learning support, with experience of identifying and addressing diverse learning needs. They will have been involved in designing and implementing targeted strategies to support student progress, both in individual and small group settings.

Please see the attached Job Description for more details on the role.

 REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have:

• An appropriate degree and preferably additional qualifications within the SEND field   
• Minimum two years’ of experience working within a relevant educational context   
• Experience of planning for and delivering provision for students with additional educational needs 
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child   
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children   
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities   
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background   
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life. 

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 13th December 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.