An outstanding and inspirational Music Teacher is required to join our thriving Junior School.

At Dulwich College (Singapore), Students Come First. We are seeking a highly committed and talented educator with a passion for developing a love of music in every child. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and adaptable classroom practitioner who is excited to work within a diverse international community and contribute fully to the life of the College.

Music is a central part of the Junior School experience, with every child learning an orchestral instrument through class instrumental lessons alongside curriculum musicianship. The successful candidate will inspire students of all abilities, helping them to develop confidence, creativity and a lifelong appreciation of music.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality music lessons, including curriculum musicianship and class instrumental teaching.

• Support students to achieve their full musical potential through inclusive and differentiated practice.

• Lead and develop choral and/or instrumental ensembles and contribute to the College's extensive performance programme.

• Create exciting performance opportunities for musicians ranging from beginners to advanced performers.

• Foster a positive learning environment where wellbeing, creativity and student growth are prioritised.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Music Department and wider College community.

• Play an active role in the College's pastoral and co-curricular programmes.

• Support music provision across both the Junior and Senior Schools as required.

Experience of leading instrumental or choral ensembles, accompanying performances, using music technology and the ability to lead brass groups would be advantageous.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Puts students first in all they do.

• Has high expectations of themselves and their learners.

• Creates a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

• Is reflective, adaptable and committed to continual professional growth.

• Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Is internationally minded and excited to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• Believes in personalised learning and supporting students from their individual starting points.

• Is committed to internationalism, sustainability, equity and global citizenship.

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.

The Junior School

Our Junior School caters for 880 enthusiastic learners aged between 7 and 11. Everything we do is underpinned by a culture of safety and wellbeing for all members of the community. We build upon the excellent foundations laid in DUCKS and develop a depth of academic knowledge as well as the life skills and mindset needed to prepare students for the best possible success in our Senior School. We want children to leave Year 6 as motivated, independent and collaborative learners.

Dulwich College (Singapore)

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned international school educating 3,000 students from Toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). The College was founded in 2014 on the ethos and values of the British independent schooling system and was the seventh College to join the Dulwich family of schools. It has a global outlook and contemporary approach that mirrors Singapore’s cosmopolitan nature and reflects the diverse backgrounds of the 50+ nationalities that make up its student body.

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

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 teacher and, in turn, 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 equality

• 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

Worldwise teachers’ practice:

• Maximises every student’s opportunity to learn

• Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning

• Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning

• Reveals the complex and interdisciplinary nature of learning content

• Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment

• Develops students’ higher-order thinking

Equality Statement

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

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references. You can find information about Safeguarding at our College, including the Student Safeguarding Policy, at our website: https://singapore.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguarding

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