Full Time, Fixed Term

August 2025

30 November 2024

RECEPTION CLASSROOM TEACHER (POSSIBLE HEAD OF EARLY YEARS ROLE)


Dulwich College Seoul is a flourishing, high-performing school offering teachers a fantastic opportunity to work in a purpose-built and well-resourced school in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. In partnership with Dulwich College in London and its sister schools in China and Singapore, Dulwich College Seoul upholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards which have become the hallmark of the Dulwich name.
The College is currently at its license capacity of 700 students. We offer an internationally adapted British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 9, the IGCSE programme in Years 10/11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12/13. The College welcomes applications from great teachers, no matter their curriculum experience.


JOB SUMMARIES:
Reception Class Teacher:
Our two Reception teachers work together to plan, create and lead outstanding learning opportunities for all students in their care in line with an enhanced version of the EYFS Curriculum and the EIM Engaging Learning Framework. Each Reception Teacher has full responsibility for the academic progress and pastoral care of one class of Reception children.
Three Teaching Assistants support the two Reception Classes, led and managed by the Head of EYFS, fully supported by the other Reception Teacher. Reception staff work with Nursery and Year 1 staff to develop the opportunities offered in the DUCKS Gardens for all learners’ use. Reception Classes typically have 18-20 students each from around the world.


Head of Early Years:
The Head of Early Years leads the day-to-day operations and the continuous development of the EYFS Department (1 Nursery class and 2 Reception Classes, with a total of 6 other staff). He/she teaches 65% timetable with their Reception Class. The Ho EY is responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are in place across Nursery and Reception, that spaces are beautifully maintained, that communication with parents is smooth and detailed, and that all students’ needs are met. The Ho EY is responsible for aspects of the written and taught curriculum in EYFS, assessment, resourcing and parent education workshops. There is a designated annual budget which the Ho EY manages. The Head of Early Years works with other Year Leaders and Department Heads across the College to further develop our programmes, policies and procedures.
The Head of Early Years is a member of the Primary Leadership Team (also comprising the Head of Primary, Deputy Head Academic and Deputy Head Pastoral) and contributes to the development of the Primary School in this role. Head of Early Years also has responsibility for 16 Primary Teaching Assistants’ deployment, timetabling and professional development.
Please download the attached Job Descriptions for more information.


REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must have:

• a degree in a related subject and an EYFS/Primary PGCE or equivalent
• at least 2 years’ relevant teaching experience
• EYFS or KS1 English National Curriculum experience
• alignment with our core values
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• a hard-working, flexible attitude
• a commitment to fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly
• a mindset of continuous Professional Learning and improvement
• a commitment to meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and high standards
• a sense of fun and kindness.

HOW TO APPLY
Successful candidates will be working in an environment with small class sizes and motivated students, having access to excellent resources, facilities and colleagues. Teachers receive an attractive salary (at generous tax rates) and a fully competitive overseas benefits package, including flight allowance, accommodation, living allowance, freight allowance, comprehensive health coverage and tuition for up to two children at the school.




Dulwich College Seoul 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, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Korean law.


Dulwich College Seoul 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. Dulwich College Seoul 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. Dulwich College Seoul 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 Dulwich College Seoul mission and its community.

Dulwich College Seoul opened its innovatively designed building in September 2010 and boasts state-of-the-art educational facilities in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. The College has expanded to become a through school offering places to 700 students from Reception to Year 13 age groups, nurturing all aspects of each child’s intellectual, physical, creative and social development. Dulwich fully embraces standards of academic, sporting and artistic excellence in an international setting, whilst recognising the rich and varied culture of its host country.
Our student population benefits from a rich international and multi-cultural mix, with 40 different nationalities represented. Having successfully passed its accreditation visits, Dulwich College Seoul is now a full member of both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and WASC (Western Association of School and Colleges).
As an accredited CIE and Ed Excel exam centre, the College offers the widest choice of IGCSE courses in Seoul. The College is an authorised IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme since September 2015.
There is an emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals with a thirst for learning and a sense of role as responsible citizens in a changing world. Dulwich is a ‘learning community’ with teachers embracing learning theories and action research to shape innovation.
The curriculum is based on an enhanced version of the English Early Years Foundation Stage framework and National Curriculum with suitable modifications made to take into account the diverse make-up of the school population. Mandarin is a compulsory and high profile subject throughout the College, with a flexible and comprehensive curriculum that caters to everyone from total beginners to bilingual students.
The co-curricular dimension of the College is exceptionally strong. Music, art and sport, in particular, are thriving, with regular sports fixtures, school concerts and productions. All members of staff are expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme and students in the Junior and Senior Schools are encouraged to take two activities each term. Educational visits and residential trips in the form of ‘adventurous journeys’ in Senior School are integral parts of the curriculum, and included in school fees.
The campus resides in a wonderful part of Seoul, in a street of churches, schools and convenient shops – it feels like a Dulwich Village in Seoul! The school enjoys excellent resources and facilities for its Primary and Senior School students. Each classroom from Reception upwards is equipped with either a digital projector or an interactive TV. Specialist rooms include Art Rooms, an ICT suite, gymnasium, roof top sports and recreation areas, an indoor swimming pool, a black box theatre, libraries, outdoor play areas, a low-ropes challenge course, an all-weather sports field, a purpose-built theatre and self-contained suites of music rooms.
The College draws upon 400 years of experience in education. Our founding school in London, Dulwich College, provides expertise, resources and a rigorous set of academic standards to which we must adhere. In addition, close ties with our family of schools in China, Bali, UK and Singapore provide us with further access to resources and enhanced professional learning and development. As well as the excellent career prospects offered by Dulwich College Seoul, teachers will be well placed to subsequently move to our other Colleges, experiencing the chance to work in another country whilst remaining within the Dulwich family. The power of our vision to become ‘One Family of Schools’ means that staff can be involved in group-wide events such as the Dulwich Olympiad, World Wise Games, World Wise Festival of Music, MADD (Music, Art, Drama, Dance), Shackleton Lecture, Shakespeare Festival, and Diversity visits.
Teachers are mainly recruited from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, North America and international schools throughout the world. The remuneration package is generous with excellent accommodation, comprehensive medical coverage and other benefits, including freight, annual flight and living allowances, as well as free tuition at the school for up to two children. Seoul is at the forefront of technological innovation whilst preserving its vibrant historical traditions and enjoying a pleasantly clean environment for a city of its size. The city regularly hosts world-class events in sports, music and the arts. Dulwich is situated in Seocho District, just south of the Han River within easy reach of the city’s many attractions and is well served by affordable and efficient public transport services. It will be possible to live well, explore the hidden treasures of a country ignored by mass tourism, whilst being the perfect jump-off point for visiting China, Japan and other neighbouring Asian countries.