DUCKS Additional Education Needs Leader (SENCo)(ID: 3164)

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

Please make sure that the following requirements are met before your application.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status essential

At least 6 years teaching experience essential

SENCO qualification or equivalent essential

Masters degree in related area preferred

Experience

Experience of leading a special education needs provision

At least three years of successful prior teaching experience in the UK or an international British curriculum school

Skills and Expertise

•An outstanding teacher who is able to impact others throughout the school

•Excellent knowledge and understanding of SEN theories and approaches

•A strong knowledge of age-appropriate teaching strategies for DUCKS students

•A strong knowledge of how to lead effective collaborative planning and embed AEN learning into the wider curriculum

•A good understanding of data analysis and reporting

•A good understanding of the cultural context

•Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Suite

•Effective management skills

•Strong communication skills

•Excellent analytical skills

Competencies

•High expectations

•Values-based approach to behaviour, interactions, and decision-making

•To be a positive role model

•Able to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children to flourish

•A sense of professional responsibility towards students coming first

•To meet the EiM teacher competencies

•To agree to and uphold the DCB Code of Conduct

About Role

The DUCKS school (3-7 years) requires a dynamic and collaborative professional to effectively manage our AEN provision. The postholder will either have a recognised SEN qualification or extensive experience of working in SEN in a primary school setting. The role requires a practitioner who strongly believes in an inclusive approach and personalized learning. They must have the expertise to set up systems for identifying SEN, putting in place support, and assessing and reviewing the provision. This includes creating and monitoring individual education plans and provision maps with class teachers, dual language teachers, and assistant teachers.

Our School

DCB has forged an excellent global reputation for being a warm and welcoming community, and a rewarding place to work. DCB students possess a thirst for learning and are highly motivated every day. We wish to attract inspirational, talented teachers who love teaching and want to make a difference with our students. Dulwich College Beijing is an exciting place to teach and learn. The College is dynamic, collaborative and has the highest goals and expectations for its staff and students. 

Our Teaching Profile (International School)

TEACH WORLDWISE

At Dulwich College International, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students. 

Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Teachers to Live Worldwise.

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

A Worldwise Teacher’s Learning Principles:

Learning is effective when it: 

•   is relational

•   has a clear purpose

•   is adapted and applied

•   is personalised

How to Apply

DCBJ is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students.

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dulwich International.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate.

To apply for this position you will need to include: an application letter your CV details of three referees from your current and previous employer

Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system at: https://www.dulwich.org/careers/find-your-career

For further information please see our website at https://beijing.dulwich.org

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safeguarding Statement

Education in Motion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all applicants to share the same. 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. DCB Safeguarding Policy (https://beijing.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding)

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 Chinese law.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

Education in Motion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all applicants to share the same. 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. DCB Safeguarding Policy (https://beijing.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding)

Competencies

Teacher Competency Framework

TEACHING & LEARNING: Content Knowledge

ENGAGING SPACES: Supportive Environment

ENGAGING SPACES: Maximising Learning

TEACHING &LEARNING: Activating Thinking