Principal, Dover Court International School, Singapore
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Dover Court International School
Singapore
- New
- Salary:
- Highly competitive salary with bonus and benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2024
Job overview
Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding, internationally experienced leader in education to drive the ongoing success of its highly regarded inclusive international school in Singapore.
The School
Dover Court International School was established in 1972 and is unique in being the only fully inclusive, all-through, British-style international school in Singapore. It is characterised by a committed and unified community aligned behind a strong and inspiring mission. It has a well-regarded and unique high needs programme which is a core part of the school offering. This means the school has multiple pathways to success. Whether that means 40+ points in the IB Diploma Programme, ASDAN employability qualifications, or distinctions in LAMDA speech and drama, Dover Court is a place for all students to achieve more than they thought possible. Students embrace opportunities in sport, music, theatre, debating and much, much more.
Additionally, as a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, DCIS draws on the strength of this forward-thinking, premium and contemporary global network of over 80 schools, across 33 countries. The school actively engages in Nord Anglia’s collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and IMG Academy, and benefits from students access to the organisation’s Global Campus and teachers access to Nord Anglia University. These create unique opportunities for students and staff to unlock their potential.
This is a community of aspirational parents, skilled staff driven by moral purpose, and a long and successful heritage in Singapore.
The Role
We seek a talented and experienced leader in education to continue to build upon the school’s tremendous success to date. The Principal takes responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of the whole school. The post-holder’s key deliverables are aligned with the annual school quality review and the school’s strategic plan. They must be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller to ensure our new families understand our dynamic educational offer for their children, which will in turn drive strong student enrolment.
Key objectives include education quality and outcomes, student well-being, school growth, financial targets, staff development, and resource utilisation.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in teaching and learning and the broader activity of the schools;
- Lead with a strategic and decisive style, suitable for a highly successful school within a competitive environment;
- Demonstrate understanding of how to build an innovative and purposeful curriculum using contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school;
- Be an ambassador and help to build the brand and reputation of the school;
- Demonstrate a flair for developing managerial and educational talent;
- Respect, appreciate and understand a variety of cultures and societies, building strong relationships with all members of the school community;
- Be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every student in our care and engage with children, staff and parents to ensure that we identify, understand and meet their educational aims and needs.
The Principal will be a key member of Nord Anglia Education’s Senior Leadership Team, driving the progression of the organisation by sharing good practice, innovation and support across the family of schools. You will also benefit from our contemporary approach to continuous professional development.
Application Process
We welcome applications from those that are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school communities.
To express your interest in this prestigious role, please address a CV and covering letter via our careers page.
Deadline for Applications: 26th September 2024
On-site Interviews: 4th & 5th November 2024
Start Date: August 2025
Nord Anglia Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful medical check as well as clearance from safeguarding authorities.
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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.
Our schools
Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.
We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.
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