Head of DUCKS Physical Education

Dulwich College International; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional learning and collabortion

Supportive, welcoming community

World-class facilities

Impactful work

Zusammenfassung

Dulwich College (Singapore) seeks an outstanding Head of DUCKS Physical Education to lead and develop the PE programme for DUCKS, children aged 2 to 7. Reporting to the Head of DUCKS and Director of Sport, you will provide strategic direction for PE, safeguarding, wellbeing and swimming provision.

You will develop an engaging PE curriculum, promote physical literacy, and drive continuous improvement while supporting a diverse, international student community.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience teaching PE in Early Years and/or Primary settings.
• Experience leading teams and driving curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of physical literacy and child development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding standards.
• Thrives in a collaborative, internationally minded environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of an outstanding PE curriculum, including swimming.
• Promote physical literacy as the foundation of learning and development.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, assessment and reporting across the department.
• Create inclusive learning experiences enabling every child to succeed and enjoy movement.
• Lead, support and inspire the DUCKS PE team; coach and mentor colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Significant PE experience in Early/KS1

Team leadership & curriculum dev

Physical literacy & child development

Communication & relationship-building

Inclusive practice & safeguarding

Collaborative & international mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Singapore | Dulwich College (Singapore) | Teaching

Inspire a lifelong love of movement, wellbeing andphysical activity in our youngest learners.

At Dulwich College (Singapore), we believe thatphysical education is about far more than sport. It is aboutdeveloping confidence, resilience, teamwork, physical literacy anda lifelong commitment to healthy living.

We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Head ofDUCKS Physical Education to lead and further develop ourPE programme for children aged 2-7 within DUCKS,the infant school of Dulwich College.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experiencededucator who is passionate about early years and primary physicaleducation, and who can combine strategic vision with exceptionalteaching practice.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of DUCKS and Director of Sport, the Headof DUCKS Physical Education will provide leadership, management andstrategic direction for the PE programme, ensuring outstandingteaching and learning, high standards of student wellbeing,inclusion, safeguarding and health and safety across allprovision.

The successful candidate will lead the development and deliveryof an engaging and innovative PE curriculum, including swimming,that promotes physical literacy, fundamental movement skills andenjoyment of physical activity from the earliest years.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of anoutstanding PE curriculum, including swimming provision.
• Promote physical literacy as the foundation of learning anddevelopment.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, assessment and reportingacross the department.
• Create inclusive learning experiences that enable everychild to experience success and develop confidence, competenceand enjoyment through movement.
• Lead, support and inspire the DUCKS PE team.
• Model outstanding teaching practice and promote a cultureof continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, professional development and mentoringfor colleagues.

Strategic Development

• Develop and implement a department development plan alignedwith College priorities.
• Contribute to the wider sporting, wellbeing and physicalactivity provision across the College.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within theprogramme.

Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing

• Promote the highest standards of safeguarding, studentwelfare and professional practice.
• Ensure all PE activities are delivered safely and inaccordance with College policies and procedures.
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams tosupport student wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has significant experience teaching PE within an EarlyYears and/or Primary setting.
• Has experience of leading teams and driving curriculumdevelopment.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of physical literacyand child development.
• Is passionate about developing confident, active andhealthy young learners.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-buildingskills.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and high standards ofsafeguarding.
• Thrives in a collaborative and internationally mindedenvironment.

Previous experience in a high-performing internationalschool environment and familiarity with swimming programmeoversight would be advantageous.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is one of Singapore's leadinginternational schools, with close to 3,000 students aged 2 to 18from over 50 nationalities. In 2025, DUCKS was awarded ‘BestInternational Pre-School in Singapore’ in the Honey Kids Asiaawards and it is a White Rose Maths Champion School.

DUCKS offers an outstanding education for children from ages 2to 7, where academic excellence, child-centred creativity andsuperb pastoral care go hand in hand. We provide a Britishstyle independent school education, together with a unique duallanguage programme and an emphasis on global citizenship.This ensures that all children are internationally minded and seethemselves as part of a wider global family. DUCKS comprisesof more than 700 students and over 40 different nationalities fromToddler (age 2) to Year 2 (Age 7).

Young children have a natural curiosity and here at DUCKS theyare able to learn and explore in our well-resourced classrooms, ourstimulating outside areas and our captivating Forest School.They are given opportunities to communicate, collaborate andsucceed through carefully planned activities based on theirpersonal interests and individual learning styles.

Our children benefit from a distinctive academic curriculum thatdevelops a thirst for knowledge and a life-long love of learningthrough exciting cross-curricular topics. We have highexpectations of behaviour and we encourage all our children to bekind, caring and compassionate to others.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned internationalschool educating more than 3000 students from Toddlers (age 2) toYear 13 (age 18). The College was founded in 2014 on the ethos andvalues of the British independent schooling system and was theseventh College to join the Dulwich family of schools. It has aglobal outlook and contemporary approach that mirrors Singapore’scosmopolitan nature and reflects the diverse backgrounds of the 50+nationalities that make up its student body.

Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in nurturing globalcitizens and well-rounded future leaders equipped to solve theworld’s challenges. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise – tomake informed choices, take inspired action and create a positiveimpact on society and the planet. This global outlook is expressedin the school motto, ‘Detur Pons Mundo’, which translates to‘Building Bridges To The World’ – a perspective that is lived outdaily.

Regarded as one of the leading international schools inSingapore, the College is academically selective and provides arigorous curriculum, complemented by a rich co-curricularprogramme. We build upon an enhanced version of the EnglishNational Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IB DiplomaProgramme. It is a genuinely international education. Our moderncampus connects us to the greenery of Singapore and featurestechnology-rich learning spaces, world-class performing artsfacilities, swimming pools, sports pitches, andgymnasia.

Our Vision for Teachers

Dulwich College International (DCI) is a family of leadinginternational schools in Asia. Across our schools, we are focusedon nurturing every student to have the skills and motivation tothrive in life and make a positive difference in the world – thatis, to Graduate Worldwise. To this end, we look to recruit the verybest practitioners in international education who are passionateabout unlocking the potential of our students, and who willcontinue to grow with us as Worldwise Teachers.

• Put students first in all they do
• Display a positive attitude, adaptability andopen-mindedness
• Show professional initiative and perseverance
• Are truly collaborative and display highly developedcommunication skills
• Are committed to internationalism and equity
• Are committed to sustainability and globalcitizenship
• The right of every student to be safe, supported andnurtured
• 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
• Maximises every student’s opportunity learn
• Promotes student agency, reflection and a love oflearning
• Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning
• Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature oflearning content
• Creates a supportive and dynamic learningenvironment
• Develops students’ higher-order thinking

Equality Statement

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

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expectsall applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitmentpractices which are aligned to the recommendations of theInternational Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves toa high standard of effective recruiting practices with specificattention to child protection. All appointments are subject to aninterview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social mediachecks, and successful references. You can find information aboutSafeguarding at our College, including the Student SafeguardingPolicy, at our website: https://singapore.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding

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

Why you'll love working with us:

• Professional learning and collaboration are always just a conversation away
• A supportive, welcoming community that values every voice
• A culture where curiosity and a love of learning thrive every day
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on your students and on the planet
• Access to world-class facilities designed to help you do your best work

SAFEGUARDING MATTERS

We are fully committed to safeguarding all of our students from any form of harm or abuse. Click here for more information.