Drama at DHSZ consists of a compulsory curriculum for all students and a vibrant co-curricular community. We are looking for a skilled, passionate, and collaborative educator who understands the role of drama as a valuable creative discipline and with an essential role in developing skills that support students at university and in life. We particularly value fostering communication, confidence, creativity, and collaboration. The postholder needs to be confident delivering lessons in English whilst drawing from student’s own personal experiences and cultural identity.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about going above and beyond for students, particularly when it comes to co-curricular involvement. They will be responsible for shaping every aspect of productions, promoting student leadership and agency. Based on the interests and skills of both the postholder and students, and with ample provision for student leadership, this will include a musical theatre production. Our facilities include a Black Box theatre and a theatre space; our gym converts into a performance space for whole-school events. Further to this, as a member of the EiM family of Dulwich schools, there are opportunities to collaborate within a thriving network on events such as the Worldwise Shakespeare Festival held annually in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The position of Head of Performing Arts, which includes leadership of both the Music and Drama departments, may be available for the right candidate.
Our School：
Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou was the sixth school to join the Dulwich College International family of schools in 2012. We are a thriving school for students from ages 14 to 19. Although our student body is predominantly Chinese, we are open to all nationalities and have a particularly diverse faculty from over 24 countries. We provide students an academically rigorous, challenging and rewarding international curriculum, designed to offer the very best preparation for entry to universities and colleges worldwide. Cambridge and Pearson IGCSE and A Level courses are taught across three and four year programmes alongside internally-designed programmes and a co-curricular offering of over 80 clubs, societies, and teams.
Our faculty embrace collaboration and innovation, share a pioneering spirit, have a strong work ethic whilst also having fun, and share an enthusiasm for their continued development as educators and leaders. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Through being part of the Education in Motion group, Dulwich schools benefit from reciprocal exchange opportunities, a common ethos, and similar high standards. The group is committed to developing responsible WorldWise citizens. Each and every member of support staff and faculty share our vision of developing, knowing, and caring for each individual, thus enabling our students to thrive at university and beyond, so that they make a positive difference in the world.
Our vibrant school continues to evolve and develop, and is within an expanding family of innovative schools. As a result, there are regular opportunities for staff to take part in exchanges of practice, lead and partake in cross-school projects, and explore opportunities for greater responsibilities whilst gaining valuable experience.
Our school is on the shared campus with our sister school, Dulwich College Suzhou, in Suzhou Industrial Park, providing our students and faculty with an excellent environment for learning and access to a wide range of educational resources. Each room is equipped with smart technology, as well as central air and filtration systems. The 56 classrooms include custom designed science labs, a library, a black box theatre, music practice rooms, a lecture theatre, sports fields, a roof garden and a medical centre. We have a coffee shop, bread bar, fitness room, dance studio, dining room with a la carte Chinese and Western options, and plenty of social space around the school. A purpose-built boarding house, located onsite, is home to our award-winning boarding programme.
We are Looking for Someone Who：
DHSZ is a very well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dulwich International High School. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate.
The successful candidate must be:
• Passionate about Drama and able to inspire students to study their subject further
• Capable of delivering Drama knowledge to the depth required, up to A2 level
• Successful in ensuring student progress so that students are fully prepared for external examinations at IGCSE and A level stages
• Experienced (or willing to learn) in using formative assessment in order to advance student learning
• Actively engaged in furthering their own pedagogical knowledge
• Willing to collaborate with a diverse range of teachers in order to create an engaging classroom
• Able to differentiate in order to meet the needs of all students, especially within an EAL environment
• Willing to engage in the student’s own culture (Chinese) in order to fully know your students
• Knowledgeable in the latest safeguarding systems in order to ensure student wellbeing
• Eager to fully engage with the students in their Co-curricular activities
• Adaptable in the classroom in order to make full use of educational technology to meet student needs
• Able to demonstrate that they hold the highest expectations of the students and themselves
Leadership Capabilities：
This leadership capability framework describes what ‘good’ leadership looks like in our schools. It articulates what capabilities we are looking for in order to deliver on College/School's key priorities.
Our Leadership Capabilities include:
Leads Teaching and Learning
Leads with Vision and Inspiration
Leads by building and sustaining high trust relationships
Leads Inclusively
Leads Strategic Thinking and Planning
Leads the learning culture and professional learning community
Leads the management of the school
Leads Highly Effective Teams
Leads Well-being
Apply Us：
To apply for this position you will need to include:
- an application letter
- your CV
- a statement of educational philosophy
- details of three referees from your current and previous employer
Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system at: https://www.dulwich.org/careers/find-your-career?code=dihsz
For further information please see our website at https://suzhou-high-school.dulwich.org/
The closing date for applications is 30th November 2025.
Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received, therefore early application is encouraged.
Safeguarding Statement：
Our College/School 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 with 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, social media checks, as well as due visa and work permit processes as required by Chinese law.
Click https://suzhou-high-school.dulwich.org/our-school/safeguarding for the full safeguarding policy.
Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement：
EiM 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. EiM 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. EiM 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 EiM mission and its community.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
annual 189 contact days (181 classroom days plus induction, professional learning etc.)
Starting Salary Range
Annual USD54,000 to USD70,000
Taxes
average 20%
Accommodation
School provide generous housing allowance to the teachers, annual USD10,000 to 15,000
Flights/Transport
School provide generous annual airfare allowance to the teacher and eligible dependents
Moving Allowance
School provide shipping allowance to and from PRC at the beginning and end of the contract, or within China for candidates already in country.
Dependent Opportunities
100% tuition waiver for up to two eligible dependents from reception year and above (age 4/5 and upwards) (where a Dulwich College is within accessible distance and where classes of relevant age ranges are provided) subject to the children satisfying the full entry requirements of the nearest College
Medical
school provide excellent worldwide health insurance
Bonus
Professional development and career opportunities in the group, staff bus and lunch allowance in the dining hall
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