Job Overview
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT
(Early Childhood, Ducks Department)
Dulwich College Seoul is a flourishing, high-performing school offering teachers a fantastic opportunity to work in a purpose-built and well-resourced school in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. In partnership with Dulwich College in London and its sister schools in China and Singapore, Dulwich College Seoul upholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards which have become the hallmark of the Dulwich name.
The College is currently at its license capacity of 700 students. We offer an internationally adapted British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 9, the IGCSE programme in Years 10/11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12/13. The College welcomes applications from great teachers, no matter their curriculum experience.
JOB SUMMARIES:
Job purpose:
To support children’s learning within and outside the classroom and across the curriculum. This role is based in the Ducks department, working with children aged 3–7 years.
Responsible to:
Head of Primary working under the instruction and guidance of the Year Leader (YL) and Class Teacher/s (CT).
A Primary Teaching Assistant is an adaptable and resourceful individual who performs a wide variety of roles to support the Primary teachers in the education of the students at our school. They are expected to communicate effectively in English and maintain flexible professional working relationships with the class teacher and other adults within the College. They must possess a sound knowledge of the College’s Philosophy and Objectives statement, which sets the College’s ethos and informs daily practice and decisions.
Duties:
This job description outlines in general terms the normal duties that the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described will vary and/or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.
The full-time assistants are expected to be working in school from 7.45am to 4.45pm each school day. On occasion and as per the College calendar, staff are asked by the Head of School to work later for special events.
Please download the attached Job Descriptions for more information.
- Support individuals and groups of students implementing planned activities and lessons across the curriculum;
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate and make good progress;
- Keeping the learning spaces neat and tidy
- Creating wall displays of children’s learning
- Leading groups of learners in maths, spelling, reading, ECAs etc
- Assisting the class teachers with groups and individuals’ learning
- Playground/after-school duties
- Adhoc;
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing)
- Experience working with children aged 3–7 years
- Patience and a kind but firm approach
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Calm and highly organized disposition with creativity and a strong work ethic
- Eligibility to work in Korea without visa sponsorship
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Submission of a 2-page CV and a 1-page letter of application
- No use of AI-generated content in application documents
- Interview with senior leaders and 60 minutes of in-class work with students as part of the process
Please note:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Korea without visa support. Only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the deadline so early applications are encouraged.
HOW TO APPLY
Successful candidates will be working in an environment with small class sizes and motivated students, having access to excellent resources, facilities and colleagues. Teachers receive an attractive salary (at generous tax rates) and a fully competitive overseas benefits package, including flight allowance, accommodation, living allowance, freight allowance, comprehensive health coverage and tuition for up to two children at the school.
To apply, go to and lodge your application on-line by 4th May 2025.
For further details about Dulwich College Seoul, visit the school’s website at https://seoul.dulwich.org/. Interviews will take place online or in Korea. The College reserves the right to finalise appointments before the application deadline. Short-listed candidates are required to submit a 10-minute video showing the candidate teaching.
Dulwich College Seoul 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 Korean law.
Dulwich College Seoul 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. Dulwich College Seoul 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. Dulwich College Seoul 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 Dulwich College Seoul mission and its community.
More Information
- Address South Korea
