We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Inclusion to oversee both the English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) programmes for our children in DUCKS (aged 2-7 years). As the successful candidate, you will sit on the extended leadership team and play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive environment, building teacher capacity in inclusive teaching, and ensuring all children receive the support they need to thrive. You will collaborate with teachers, support staff, students, families, and external professionals to provide comprehensive learning and language
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the EAL and AEN Programmes: As a member of the Student Support Services Team, you will lead and manage both the English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) programmes for the children in DUCKS, with a key focus in Years 1 and 2.
Provide Comprehensive Learning and Language Support: You will use assessment data strategically to track student progress in both language acquisition and learning development, to inform teaching practices and ensure that students receive tailored learning and language support that addresses their individual needs and promotes both academic and personal growth.
Tiered Support: You will have a strong understanding of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, applying it to guide targeted interventions and tiered support based on individual student needs.
Foster an Inclusive Environment: To guide and support colleagues in the promotion of an inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and included, regardless of their language abilities or educational needs.
Build Teacher Capacity: You will provide professional development, coaching, and a collaborative team teaching approach to support staff to adapt and differentiate instruction based on student needs, equipping them with skills and strategies needed for effective inclusive teaching.
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: You will work closely with teachers, support staff, students, families, and external professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists) to ensure clear communication regarding student progress and cohesive and integrated support for students.
Language Support Assistants (LSAs): You will work with Language Support Assistants to implement personalised learning strategies for students with language needs.
Timetabling: You will develop, maintain, and implement timetables for both EAL and AEN programmes and in-class support, ensuring efficient use of resources and staff.
Best Practice: You will stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in inclusive education, EAL and AEN strategies, and primary education.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent and creative classroom practitioner
- Have substantial experience working within the Early Years Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, with a deep understanding of early childhood development and learning strategies tailored to young learners
- Have strong leadership skills, with proven experience in fostering inclusive educational practices that meet the diverse needs of students. A deep understanding of both AEN and EAL strategies, along with the ability to effectively manage and mentor a team, ensuring collaborative implementation of personalised language and learning support strategies. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work alongside educators, support staff, and external professionals are essential for this role
- Have the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and demonstrate leadership in a school setting
Qualifications
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience in SEN coordination and AEN leadership within in an Early Years/KS1 setting
- Certification and experience in English as an Additional Language (EAL):
Desirable:
- Postgraduate Certification in Inclusive Education or SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Postgraduate Certification in English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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 more than 2,900 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.
Dulwich College Kindergarten Singapore (DUCKS)
DUCKS is academically selective and 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 pre-nursery (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 are dedicated to ensuring that they are well equipped for the future so that they can be the inspirational leaders of tomorrow.
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
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.
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, and successful references.
PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028
