We are looking for a Geography teacher who recognises the importance of making the most of every lesson. You will be a creative and energetic professional who is prepared to grow and work hard with an existing, united group of Humanities staff. You will have good classroom management awareness and excellent subject knowledge. You should be able to demonstrate a teaching toolkit that can be adapted across the age range from Year 7 to Year 13. At the heart of the Faculty’s philosophy is a strong emphasis on cultivating exceptionally positive relationships. We hold in high regard the connections we establish with parents, students, and within our team. To thrive in our environment, you should possess excellent communication skills and a sincere commitment to inspiring the best in everyone you interact with. Those with experience or interest in teaching History will have an advantage.

The Teacher of Geography must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it. The Teacher of Geography will be responsible to the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences.

We are looking for a Science teacher who recognises the importance of making the most of every lesson. You will be a creative and energetic professional who is prepared to grow and work hard with an existing, united group of Science staff. You will have a good awareness of effective classroom management and excellent subject knowledge. While all qualified Science teachers will be considered for this position, candidates with a specialism in Physics will have a distinct advantage.

At the heart of our Science team’s philosophy is a strong emphasis on cultivating exceptionally positive relationships. We place great value on the relationships we build with parents, students and within our team. To thrive in our environment, you should possess excellent communication skills and a sincere commitment to inspiring the best in everyone you interact with.

Teachers at DBS are responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement in their subject for the students they teach. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ learning progress and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of targets for improvement.

The Teacher of Science must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The Teacher of Science will be responsible to the Head of Upper School through the Head of Science.

The Teacher of Economics and Business Studies will initially be expected to teach Business Studies and Economics at IGCSE and A Level, as well as Young Enterprise in Year 9. The post holder is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement in the subjects they teach. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ learning progress and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of appropriate targets for improvement. Experience of teaching BTEC would be advantageous.

The Teacher of Economics and Business Studies must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The post holder will report to the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences

The School is looking for an English teacher who recognises the importance of making the most of every lesson. You will be a creative and energetic professional who is prepared to grow and work hard with an existing, united group of English teachers. You will have good classroom management awareness and excellent subject knowledge. While all qualified English teachers will be considered for this position, candidates with an interest in also teaching Media will have a distinct advantage.

At the heart of our English team's philosophy is a strong emphasis on cultivating exceptionally positive relationships. To thrive in our environment, you should possess excellent communication skills and a sincere commitment to inspiring the best in everyone you interact with.

Teachers at DBS are responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement, specific to the subject, for the students that they teach. This occurs through effective monitoring, evaluation and review of the learning progress and teaching outcomes and setting targets for improvement.

The Teacher of English must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it. The Teacher of English will be responsible to the Head of English.

Science is taught as a specialist subject at DBS. The Head of Science will be accountable for leading, managing and developing Science across the Upper School. The post holder will also work closely with the Lower School Science Coordinator to ensure continuity and progression across the School.

The Head of Science will be responsible for ensuring that all students make excellent progress in Science and experience the subject as interesting, challenging and rewarding.

The Head of Science must fully support the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The Head of Science will report to the Deputy Head (Academic) of Upper School.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of achievement in Science for the students they teach. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ learning progress and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of appropriate targets for improvement.

The Teacher of Mathematics is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of achievement for the students they teach in the subject. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ progress in learning and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of appropriate targets for improvement.

At DBS, students are set by ability from Year 7. More able students sit the Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics examination early, in Year 10, followed by AQA IGCSE Further Mathematics in Year 11. All other students sit Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics in Year 11. From Year 12, students may choose either the Mathematics or Further Mathematics pathway, depending on their ability. Students sit Edexcel A-level Mathematics examinations. 

The Teacher of Mathematics must fully support the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The post holder will report to the Head of Mathematics & Computing. For the right candidate, a leadership position within the faculty may be available.

The Role

The School Emotional Counsellor will work collaboratively and proactively with the students, teachers, and parents to provide therapeutic services for the DBS school community using an integrative approach. They will identify, address and provide interventions to support a wide range of emotional health issues for students aged 3-19. The role involves providing individual counselling sessions, group workshops, and targeted programs in order for students to build resilience, discover potential resolutions and coping strategies, and explore interpersonal skills. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by international students, counsellors play a crucial role in fostering a supportive school culture that values empathy, diversity, and personal growth.

This role involves contributing to safeguarding and promoting the mental and emotional health of the school community. The counsellor maintains accurate records and data of counselling sessions and prevailing issues. The counsellor liaises with external agencies and professionals when appropriate,  and attends regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

The School Counsellor must also subscribe fully to the core values of the school, demonstrate a commitment to a positive and inclusive school culture, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic Head of Careers and University Guidance Counselling to lead our dedicated University Guidance Counselling team within the Upper School (incorporating Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and the Sixth Form). The successful candidate will lead the strategic vision, design, and execution of a comprehensive, world-class university and careers guidance programme, expanding provision across the Upper School while actively serving as a practising University Counsellor. This leadership role demands expert knowledge of global higher education systems, including the UK (UCAS), US (Common App, holistic admissions, standardised testing, financial aid/scholarships), Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Thailand, alongside a proven ability to lead and line manage a team of specialist counsellors. 

The Head of Careers and University Guidance Counselling will work closely with the Head of Sixth Form, Head of Upper School, and the Upper School Senior Leadership Team to ensure all students receive tailored, aspirational guidance to secure places at leading global universities, including Oxbridge, Ivy League, and other highly selective institutions.   

The successful candidate must subscribe fully to the core values of the school, demonstrate a commitment to a positive and inclusive school culture, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.  

The Head of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS) will be accountable for leading, managing and developing the H&SS faculty across the Upper School (Years 7–13). The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all students make excellent progress within the faculty and find the subjects interesting and challenging. They will also liaise with the Lower School leadership team to ensure continuity across the curriculum.

The Head of H&SS must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The Head of H&SS will report to the Head of Senior School.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of achievement in the subject for the students they teach. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ learning progress and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of appropriate targets for improvement. The Humanities and Social Science faculty contains a broad range of subjects; ambitious teachers of the full range of Humanities and Social Science subjects are welcome to apply.

DBS provides excellent additional withdrawal support for students requiring extra support in accessing our Enhanced British Curriculum. The Teacher of EAL is required to teach English as a Second Language across a range of ages, but mainly from Y3 to Y9. The Teacher of EAL will have the ability to develop an integrated approach to the delivery and teaching of EAL across the whole School, including the additional EAL programmes that are offered to students, including the Foundation Programme, which offers an English intensive pathway outside of the mainstream curriculum.

The Teacher of EAL must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it. The Teacher of EAL will be responsible to the Head of EAL.

This role has been created due to the school’s expansion.

We are looking for a Science teacher who recognises the importance of making the most of every lesson. You will be a creative and energetic professional who is prepared to grow and work hard with an existing, united group of Science staff. You will have a good awareness of effective classroom management and excellent subject knowledge. While all qualified Science teachers will be considered for this position, candidates with a specialism in Biology will have a distinct advantage.

At the heart of our Science team’s philosophy is a strong emphasis on cultivating exceptionally positive relationships. We place great value on the relationships we build with parents, students and within our team. To thrive in our environment, you should possess excellent communication skills and a sincere commitment to inspiring the best in everyone you interact with.

Teachers at DBS are responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement in their subject for the students they teach. This is achieved through the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of students’ learning progress and teaching outcomes, together with the setting of targets for improvement.

The Teacher of Science must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally to school life. The Teacher of Science will be responsible to the Head of Upper School through the Head of Science.