Assistant Head of Junior School (Technology and Innovation)

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Assistant Head of Junior School (Technology and Innovation)

Singapore | Dulwich College (Singapore) | TeachingClosing date: 3 Nov 2025

We are seeking an inspiring and
forward-thinking Assistant Head of Junior School (Technology &
Innovation) to join our
leadership team in August
2026,  and help
shape the next chapter of our digital journey.

As a key member of the Junior School
Senior Leadership Team, you will provide visionary and pragmatic
leadership that enhances student learning and supports teachers
through the intelligent use of technology.

You will design and lead
initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning and improve staff
efficiency.

The role also carries responsibility for key
operational systems that underpin the smooth running of the Junior
School, such as the design of the timetable.

Working
collaboratively with colleagues across the College and the wider
EiM group, you will contribute to strategic developments that have
impact beyond the Junior School.

The successful candidate will combine
strong technical literacy, a deep understanding of pedagogy and the
ability to translate complex systems into practical solutions.

The
Junior School uses a range of platforms, including iSAMS,
SchoolBox, ASC Timetable and Microsoft 365.

While experience with
these specific systems is not required, you will demonstrate
knowledge of similar tools and the ability to quickly acquire new
technical understanding and apply it in a dynamic educational
environment.

All leaders across the College
contribute to our teaching programme, modelling excellence in
teaching and maintaining a connection between strategic leadership
and the student learning experience.

Your teaching will focus on a
specialist subject that aligns with your skills and
passion.

In your letter of
application, please include one paragraph describing a pedagogical
initiative you have led and its impact on student learning, and one
paragraph outlining a technical solution you have developed that
has contributed to staff
wellbeing.

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.

Dulwich College
(Singapore)

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a
globally renowned international school educating 3000 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.

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.

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 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 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

Worldwise teachers’
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

We welcome and encourage
applications from people of all backgrounds.

Having a diverse staff
body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways
that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living
Worldwise.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,
gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or
socio-economic status.

We support family-friendly flexible working
opportunities, where operational needs allow.

Staff recruited
locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to
local employment law.

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.

PEI Registration Number:
201027137D.

Period of Registration:09 January
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

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Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers