Social-emotional counselor

Our School

Dulwich International High School Zhuhai (DHZH) is a selective, English-medium, co-educational four-year high school. Our students are highly motivated and learning focused which provides an outstanding school climate to work in. The majority of our almost 400 students are PRC nationals who will pursue their tertiary studies at excellent universities and colleges outside China. To this end, our students opt out of the Chinese education system at the end of junior middle school to follow a curriculum leading to IGCSEs and A Levels.

DHZH is currently in our eleventh year of operation and  moved to an 800 seat purpose built campus on Hengqin Island in 2021. We opened in September 2010 within the beautiful grounds of the prestigious Yung Wing School in Zhuhai. The links with both Dulwich College London and Yung Wing School allow us to live the ideal that our school is a bridge between the educational traditions of East and West and it is this unique distinction that sets us apart from our competitors.

Zhuhai is one of several Special Economic Zones in mainland China and is experiencing considerable development including Hengqin Island, which is part of an Education and Technology hub in South China’s Greater Bay Area. Macau lies only minutes away and a one-hour ferry journey or bus ride on the new Zhuhai-Macau bridge will take you to Hong Kong.

Zhuhai is well positioned for flights into China and South East Asia and its high standard of living and warm temperate climate make it an excellent place to pursue an international teaching career.

About Role

We seek an experienced Counsellor to join our Senior School team and serve as an integral part of the student journey, providing social and emotional support to students as part of a comprehensive programme and actively promoting the well-being of all students. You will be a licensed practitioner adhering to ethical guidelines and hold a relevant degree (a masters is desirable) with international work experience in the education sector. A key requirement of this role will be to establish and nurture effective working relationships with all stakeholders within the college and with parents and to develop productive links with external agencies and specialists drawing upon resources in Zhuhai for support. You will provide professional support to individuals, small or large groups, working closely with the pastoral teams and all staff, maintaining confidential records to support your work and following school policy and procedures with regards to Safeguarding. You will actively contribute to school improvement planning and curriculum development. A professional with a willingness to understand our cultural context is essential, someone who is responsive to a vibrant and international community of educators and learners. As we further develop our approach to well-being with the aim of establishing best practice, it is an exciting time to join us in providing excellent individualized student and family support and supporting the development of effective programmes. Professional development opportunities are extensive at the college and through Dulwich College International.

Our Teaching Profile (International School)

TEACH WORLDWISE

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.

Our Vision For 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 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

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

How to Apply

DHZH is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dulwich International. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate.

Applicants are welcomed and should include a CV and a letter of application outlining:

Why you feel your experience and qualifications are suited to this role
What personal characteristics, qualities and competencies you have that fit the role, and will add value to it
Your vision for this role
Applications can only be considered where candidates meet the China visa requirements. The teacher should hold a Bachelor and/or higher degree, a valid teaching qualification, have a min of 2-years full time teaching experience and have a native level of English language fluency.

Further details may be viewed by clicking on https://zhuhai-high-school.dulwich.org/

Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received, therefore early application is encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College International 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 Chinese law.

Competencies