Head of primary mandarin

School: Dover Court International School Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners. Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce. In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes. All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff, resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary. We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth. Job Summary An outstanding and inspirational Head of Primary Mandarin is required for August 2025 . We seek an experienced Head of Mandarin with demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage students and enable them to perform highly. We are an inclusive international school committed to ‘success for all’, offering diverse programmes to meet the needs of our learners. Therefore, experience of working with children with additional educational needs would be desirable. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care. They will be a reflective practitioner and an effective collaborator, relentless in the pursuit of ‘better’ practice. We are a school with a strong sense of community amongst staff and students. Staff contribute to our pastoral care and well-being programme and to our co-curricular programme, making a full contribution to our vibrant community. Core Requirements Teachers aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will: Generate excitement and passion for learning in students and the wider school community; Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents; Engage and motivate students to be ambitious for themselves and others; Be committed to helping students progress; Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of language skills, learning dispositions and educational needs; Be relentless in the quest for excellence, using achievement and progress data, collaboration and professional learning to seek out and promote excellent teaching; Use technology in the classroom to enhance learning; Strive to develop the quality of students’ personal and interpersonal skills; Contribute to school improvement in line with the school’s strategic plan; Contribute to the development of a curriculum that reflects a concept-based inquiry approach to learning; Develop and deploy resources efficiently and effectively; Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools. Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Teaching and Learning Inspire students to be passionate, curious, excited learners. Set consistently high standards; Develop effective approaches to learning in students; Monitor, evaluate and develop teaching; Collaborate and plan effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom; Identify and support individual learning needs, liaising with EAL and Learning Support specialists when appropriate; Maintain high levels of behaviour that encourage learning through the development of positive relationships and a sense of belonging; Effectively promote home learning and co-curricular learning opportunities; Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment; Use technology to enhance and transform personalised learning opportunities; Formulate Chinese curriculum teaching and division plan of Chinese teachers; Undertake regular assessment and evaluation of the quality of teaching by the Chinese teachers; Stay up to date with pedagogical and curricular developments of Chinese education, and provide timely response strategies; Ensure appropriate and strong Chinese cultural activities are provided for the school community. Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting Make effective use of assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students; Collect and use meaningful data to enhance teaching and learning; Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets; Report on progress to students, colleagues and parents. Student Care and Guidance Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment for all students; Promote the progress and well-being of all students; Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms; Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved; Communicate effectively with parents of students and liaise with other staff. Co-Curricular Activities Support the life of the school beyond the classroom; Lead one or more co-curricular activities; Participate in residential weeks and other trips; Contribute to whole school learning initiatives. Other Requirements Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school; Work effectively in different teams; Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school; Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school; Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of curriculum and innovative pedagogy; Take responsibility for own professional learning and development; Meet responsibilities regarding safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation and conform to professional and ethical requirements; Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the Principal. Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values: Opportunity - for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress. Impact - for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting. Leadership - for us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility. Respect - for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right. All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAE’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation. Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Qualified to bachelor degree level or above. Qualified Teacher Status. Chinese Teaching qualifications. Experience Proven track record with at least two years teaching experience. Demonstrate evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage students and enable them to perform highly. Working in partnership with parents. Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to engage students and enable them to perform to a high standard. Strong organisational skills. Strong use of ICT for administration and teaching. Personal Attributes Passionate about education and young students. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional learning and development. Other Holds a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK. Compliance with Visa Requirements for working in Singapore. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required. At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all races, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr