Head of DUCKS Physical Education

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

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

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

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about early years and primary physical education, and who can combine strategic vision with exceptional teaching practice.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of DUCKS and Director of Sport, the Head of DUCKS Physical Education will provide leadership, management and strategic direction for the PE programme, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, high standards of student wellbeing, inclusion, safeguarding and health and safety across all provision.

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

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an outstanding PE curriculum, including swimming provision.
• Promote physical literacy as the foundation of learning and development.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, assessment and reporting across the department.
• Create inclusive learning experiences that enable every child to experience success and develop confidence, competence and enjoyment through movement.

Team Leadership

• Lead, support and inspire the DUCKS PE team.
• Model outstanding teaching practice and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, professional development and mentoring for colleagues.

Strategic Development

• Develop and implement a department development plan aligned with College priorities.
• Contribute to the wider sporting, wellbeing and physical activity provision across the College.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the programme.

Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing

• Promote the highest standards of safeguarding, student welfare and professional practice.
• Ensure all PE activities are delivered safely and in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support student wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has significant experience teaching PE within an Early Years and/or Primary setting.
• Has experience of leading teams and driving curriculum development.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of physical literacy and child development.
• Is passionate about developing confident, active and healthy young learners.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and high standards of safeguarding.
• Thrives in a collaborative and internationally minded environment.

Previous experience in a high-performing international school environment and familiarity with swimming programme oversight would be advantageous.

Why Dulwich College Kindergarten Singapore (DUCKS)

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

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

Our children benefit from a distinctive academic curriculum that develops a thirst for knowledge and a life-long love of learning through exciting cross-curricular topics. We have high expectations of behaviour and we encourage all our children to be kind, caring and compassionate to others.

Regarded as one of the leading international schools in Singapore, the College is academically selective and provides a rigorous curriculum, complemented by a rich co-curricular programme. We build upon an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. It is a genuinely international education. Our modern campus connects us to the greenery of Singapore and features technology-rich learning spaces, world-class performing arts facilities, swimming pools, sports pitches, and gymnasia.

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

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