Nursery Class Teachers

Enthusiastic, creative Nursery Teachers, with a good knowledge of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, are required for anAugust 2026start in our infant school - DUCKS: Dulwich College Kindergarten School.

Our DUCKS teachers have high expectations of themselves and learners. They deliver engaging lessons and are committed to providing children with an inspirational learning environment that nurtures curiosity and helps them to realise their potential.

At DUCKS, we believe thatplay is at the heart of early learning. Through carefully planned and purposeful play, our children develop curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Students come firstis our guiding pillar. The right candidates will be highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to help develop this forward-looking school. They will be internationally minded and excited to work with a culturally diverse range of colleagues and children. Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the College's pastoral care and extra-curricular programme.

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

Safeguarding

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

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.

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. Teachers actively encourage kindness, compassion, and student voice within the classroom.

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.

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

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

EiM 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. EiM 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. EiM 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 EiM mission and its community.

Safeguarding Statement

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