Head of Psychology

Dulwich College International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulwich College (Singapore) invites applications for Head of Psychology for August 2027. The successful candidate will lead the continued development of Psychology within our Senior School, combining passion for the subject with outstanding teaching and leadership.

Experience of the IBDP and/or A Levels is essential, and the right candidate will foster a collaborative, international community, contributing to pastoral care and co-curricular programs across a globally minded Dulwich College

Qualifications

• Experience with IBDP and/or A Levels is essential.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to lead a subject area across a senior school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development of Psychology within the Senior School.
• Inspire students to think critically and engage with real-world issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pastoral care and extracurricular programs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Critical thinking

Job description

Singapore | Dulwich College (Singapore) | Teaching

Dulwich College (Singapore) invites applications fromexceptional educators for the position of Head ofPsychology for August 2027. We are looking for anambitious and inspirational teacher who can lead the continueddevelopment of Psychology within our academically successful SeniorSchool. Experience of the IBDP and/or A Levels isessential.

The successful candidate will combine a passion for theirsubject with a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning,encouraging students to explore complex ideas, think critically,and engage with real-world issues.

Students come firstis our guiding pillar. Theright candidate will be a highly committed team player with thedrive, energy and passion to help develop this forward-lookingschool. They will be internationally minded and excited to workwith a culturally diverse range of colleagues and children.Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full partin the College’s pastoral care and extra-curricular programme.

Successful applicants will embrace the Dulwich College(Singapore) ethos and play an active role in fostering a communitywhere students and staff strive to be Determined, Courageous,Skillful and Gracious every day.

Safeguarding

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people in our care. We follow saferecruitment practices and appointments are subject to vettingincluding reference checks, social media checks, and identity andcriminal record checks.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned internationalschool educating more than 2,900 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 50nationalities 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. Offering a genuinely international education, we buildupon an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum,followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programm. Our facilities areoutstanding, including expansive learning spaces like thestate-of-the-art net-zero building, TheGreenhouse , a cutting-edge Performing Arts Centre/Theatre,black box studios, playing fields, pools, and large Gymnasiums.

The Senior School

Our Senior School offers a comprehensive educational programmefor 1,400 students aged 11 and 18, spanning Lower, Middle, andUpper Senior School. Our relational approach fosters a positivelearning culture that permeates the entire community.

Building upon the strong foundation laid in Junior School, Years7 and 8 (Lower Senior School) provide a dynamic environment wherestudents explore all areas of learning, developing breadth andcuriosity. In Middle Senior School (Years 9-11), students focus onIGCSE courses, acquiring the skills and approaches to learningneeded for success in their final school years. Years 12 and 13(Upper Senior School) are where students tailor their academic pathto their strengths, choosing between the IB Diploma Programme, theIB Careers-related Programme, or a combination of IB courses,ensuring a personalised journey that equips them for life beyondschool.

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 Live 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 global citizenship
• 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 to 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 learning environment
• 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

We have an amazing HR team that took care of us. They understood it was our first time in Asia, that we were really new to this experience and made sure that we were very well taken care of.

Spanish Teacher

Dulwich College Suzhou

Pioneering Spirit is embedded within the College culture. I feel supported to drive innovative ideas and projects inside and outside the classroom. Last year, I asked for funding to start our own Competitive Autonomous Driving Club. The school emphatically supported the initiative, we started competing within months and became one of the founding members of China’s AWS DeepRacer autonomous driving league. The club is self-managed by an outstanding team of students and I moved on to my next big idea.

Director of Educational Technology and Innovation

Dulwich College Beijing

The school is really passionate about professional development.Since I've been here, l've done several courses to improve my teaching and to improve myself going forward.

Psychology And Liberal Arts Teacher, E-safety And Wellbeing Lead Houseparent

Dulwich International High School Suzhou

My love of lifelong learning has been nurtured through the support of Senior Leaders, the DCI Education Team and thanks to the diverse network of pioneers in evidenced-based educational practices. It has been a career highlight to work directly with industry leaders Kath Murdoch and Jay McTighe and t ill know with direct lead..?? This market ..??  

Emma Ventham 

Primary Inquiry and Integrated Curriculum Coordinator 

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