Primary School Teacher Librarian

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER LIBRARIAN

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:

The Primary School Teacher Librarian is based in our beautiful new Primary Inquiry Hub. Located at the heart of the Primary School, the Inquiy Hub is the centre of inquiry learning in our school. It comprises spaces for individuals, small groups and classes to learn and collaborate with the PS Teacher Librarian and with other staff. There are book displays and shelving for our large library collection; a circulation desk and storage; tech workspaces; presentation areas all in a spacious light-filled atrium.  

The Primary School Teacher Librarian is both an educator and an information manager with integrated understandings from both of these areas. As a result, knowledge of the Primary School curriculum, teaching strategies and learning styles are combined with knowledge of resource management, information services, and information access systems including information technology systems. This enables the PS Teacher Librarian to undertake an active role in curriculum design, support and implementation. Working alongside teachers and students in the development and exploration of inquiry, facilitating an inquiry approach to learning is a key element in this role. Inquiry as an approach for Integrated Curriculum (humanities and science) has been a significant area of development in our Primary School from August 2020; the PS Teacher Librarian is an integral part of this ongoing development alongside the Deputy Head of Primary (Academic) and Integrated Curriculum Lead.  Please download the attached Job Description 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, KS1 and/or KS2 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.