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Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion strategy as Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing. This senior leadership role is central to our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all members of our community.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the successful candidate will oversee all safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations, and also oversee support of the Student Support Services team . They will lead the strategic development of wellbeing initiatives for students and staff, embedding a culture of care, resilience, and belonging throughout the College.

In addition, the Director will champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), working collaboratively with stakeholders to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and respected. This role involves close partnership with pastoral teams, senior leadership, and external agencies to ensure the holistic development and safety of every student.

We are looking for a highly experienced leader with:

• Recognised safeguarding qualifications and extensive experience in pastoral or safeguarding leadership within an educational setting.
• A deep understanding of international safeguarding frameworks and inclusive education.
• Proven ability to lead DEIJ initiatives and promote wellbeing across diverse communities.
• Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• A genuine commitment to student welfare and a collaborative approach to working with staff, students, and families.
• This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving international school that places student wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of its mission.

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, social media checks, 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.

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.

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.

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

Dulwich College, Singapore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.