Head of Secondary English

About the role

Dover Court International School in Singapore is looking for an outstanding Head of Secondary English to start in August 2027. The school offers a contextualised English National Curriculum in Years 7 and 8, Edexcel Pearson IGCSE Language and Literature in Key Stage 4, and IB English Language and Literature in the Sixth Form, plus IGCSE English as a Second Language and ASDAN Short Courses. The English faculty is large and successful, and the successful candidate will need experience of strategic leadership, developing high-quality learning and assessment practices and supporting the professional growth of team members.

Key responsibilities

• Planning, teaching and learning: inspire curiosity and ambition in students, set high expectations, plan effective programmes, adapt teaching to individual needs and liaise with EAL and Learning Support specialists
• Tracking, assessment and reporting: use formative and summative assessment, give regular feedback, collect and use data, and report accurately to students, parents and colleagues
• Student care and guidance: follow safeguarding procedures, build positive relationships, support students through challenges and act on concerns raised
• Co-curricular activities: lead one or more after-school activities per week, take part in residential and curriculum trips and contribute to cross-faculty initiatives
• Other duties: contribute to school improvement, curriculum development, marketing and the school's strategic plan, and carry out any other tasks assigned by the Head of Secondary or Principal

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant field
• PGCE, QTS or an internationally recognised teaching qualification
• At least 2 years' teaching experience
• Proven track record delivering the English National Curriculum, IB and GCSE
• Experience in international schools, including with learners with additional educational needs and for whom English is an additional language
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening and references from previous employers

Candidates with experience supporting learners with additional learning needs and English as an additional language are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications include a CV and cover letter and are accepted until 27 November 2026.