Director of Sport

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for sport and education?  We are excited to invite applications for the role of Director of Sport at our College, renowned for its academic excellence, world-class facilities, vibrant, diverse community, and a decade of sporting success. 

Starting in August 2025, this is a unique opportunity for an outstanding leader and educator to guide our dynamic sport and physical education programmes, where our students and staff are Determined, Courageous, Skilful and Gracious.  We seek a candidate with the drive and commitment to elevate our programmes; inspiring students, colleagues and the wider community through participation and achievement.   

The successful candidate will be a passionate, collaborative leader, ready to set the tone and inspire excellence across the department. They will have a proven track record of developing and leading outstanding, inclusive sports and physical education programmes, whilst also fostering high performance at an elite level. At our College, we believe in the transformative power of sports–not just for physical development but as a means to cultivate teamwork, leadership, discipline, and character in our students. 

Successful applicants should be aligned with the ethos and values of Dulwich College. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, with details made available to shortlisted candidates.  

Our College 

Engaged and passionate students, highly experienced teachers and state-of-the-art facilities are the foundations of Dulwich College (Singapore). Academically selective, the College provides a well-rounded education founded on academic rigour, enriched by vibrant co-curricular programmes. With more than 2,900 students representing over 50 nationalities, Dulwich College (Singapore) nurtures learners from toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). Following the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme or IB Careers Programme from Year 12, we prepare students for future success.  

As one of the leading International schools on the Island, Dulwich College (Singapore) offers exceptional learning experiences. Our highly skilled teaching and support staff, coupled with the support of engaged parents, make our students and broader community a delight to work with. Our facilities are outstanding, including expansive learning spaces like the state-of-the-art net-zero building, The Greenhouse, a cutting-edge Performing Arts Centre/Theatre, black box studios, playing fields, pools, and large Gymnasiums.   

Sport is at the heart of our College, woven into the very fabric of our identity. Sport and competition are central to the success of our College and our reputation in this area is well deserved. The Dulwich College International group is committed to drawing upon its position as a global family, enhancing the education of its students and providing its teachers with enriching and rewarding careers.  

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices, with all appointments subject to vetting including reference checks, identity verification and criminal record checks.  

Our Vision for Teachers  

Dulwich College International (DCI) is a family of leading international schools in Asia. Across our schools, we are focused on nurturing every student to have the skills and motivation to thrive in life and make a positive difference in the world – that is, to Graduate Worldwise. To this end, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students, and who will continue to grow with us as Worldwise 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 practice:  

• Maximises every student’s opportunity learn  
• Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning  
• Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning  
• Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content  
• Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment  
• Develops students’ higher-order thinking  

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.  

Dulwich College (Singapore) 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, and successful references.  

CPE Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration:09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028