The posting
Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With more than 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.
Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.
In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.
All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.
We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.
Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class,safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
Observations and Assessments
- Able to design and carry out clinical observations in relation to classroom performance and offer recommendations for occupational therapy support/full assessments/intervention.
- Have the ability to interpret reports from the professionals in the same discipline as well as across other disciplines.
- Understand the children’s individual’s needs in line with expert clinical knowledge and experience to support the students in the school.
- Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments including a range of standardised/non standardised assessments and clinical observations.
- Able to collate all the clinical information and write detailed reports of the student
- Able to identify the needs and suggest appropriate interventions
- Able to communicate assessment findings to staff and parents
Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
- Managing appointment schedule/caseload effectively and efficiently to maximise use of time.
- Detailed report writing; presenting clinical findings and setting out recommendations to address areas of identified need. This may include therapy sessions, provision of training, monitoring and reviews, referrals to other professionals, etc
- Carrying out regular intervention sessions in accordance with recommendations and tracking progress against goals
- Devising programmes and resources to guide families/school in adopting strategies and intervention approaches
Whole Class Therapy
- Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment for all students;
- Promote the progress and well-being of all students;
- Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
- Alert appropriate staff to barriers experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be addressed;
Individual Learning Plans
- Develop individual IKLP goals through assessment findings and collaborative investigations.
- Develop individualised learning plans based on the evaluation results and requirements in a multidisciplinary environment
- Communicate ILP goals clearly to key stakeholders
Co-Curricular Activities
- Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
- Lead one or more after co-curricular activities;
- Participate in residential weeks and other trips;
- Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree or Diploma in recognised institutions with World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Masters in paediatric occupational therapy (preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.Experience in paediatrics/working in schools is preferred.
- Candidates must hold full AHPC registration.
- Available to start in January 2027.
Why Dover Court?
Dover Court is not a typical school. For more than 50 years, we've shown that exceptional outcomes and inclusive education go hand in hand. We believe every child deserves to be known, valued and empowered to achieve more than they thought possible.
You'll join a team that works hard, supports one another, celebrates success and genuinely cares about making a difference. Together, we help families find a school community where their children can flourish.
If you're a dedicated professional looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a real impact on families' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To Apply: Please submit your application via our Careers Page on the school's website.
