Head of Humanities
Dover Court International School
Singapore
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2025
Job overview
An outstanding and inspirational curriculum leader is required for August 2025. The Humanities Faculty at DCIS consists of Geography and History (from KS3-IBDP), Psychology and Global Citizenship (KS4-IBDP), and Global Politics (IBDP). The successful candidate should be able to teach Psychology and at least one other subject in Key Stage 3 and/or 4. With an excellent track record of high achievement, Humanities subjects are popular options.
The successful candidate will be passionate about driving high quality teaching and learning in an inclusive school and committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care. They will be an effective communicator with experience of successful leadership of large teams. The successful candidate will be a reflective practitioner, collaborator, and relentless in the pursuit of ‘better’ practice. The faculty offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including competitions, guest speakers, and educational visits to local sites, alongside a vibrant and relevant curriculum underpinned by our definition of High-Quality Learning.
All staff contribute to our pastoral care and well-being programme and to our co-curricular programme, making a full contribution to our vibrant community.
Please find further details in the detailed job description and provide a completed application form, a full CV and letter of application.
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About Dover Court International School
Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.
Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.
In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.
All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.
We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.
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