Teacher of Humanities

3 weeks ago

Streatham, United Kingdom Dunraven School Full time

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and successful teacher to join our thriving, oversubscribed and outstanding all-through school. You will be required to teach History and Religious Education across Key Stage 3 with the potential for Key Stage 4 teaching. 

The school’s aim is “Excellence for All”, and the governors wish to appoint a candidate of significant ability and enthusiasm who is aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school and keen to share in the leadership of our All-Through Provision.

This is a fixed-term contract for one year.

Dunraven School Overview

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of our marked progress has been significant, and our journey as a school is important to us. For example:

in February 2011, we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading-Edge School;in August 2011, we converted to Academy status;in 2012, we began our development as an All-Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013;in summer 2013, our £20 million BSF programme was completed;in October 2014, we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted;in 2016, we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor, and the Dunraven Educational Trust was established;in September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary School in January 2019;in September 2021, the Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School joined the Trust;in April 2023, we were judged as Good with Outstanding Features (Sixth Form and Personal Development).

Joining us, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hardworking, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students.

We also offer:

a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track record of success in developing leaders;a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields;a range of wellbeing benefits, including a choice of two bicycle schemes and 24/7 employee assistance.

We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply, please go to www.dunraven.org.uk > about us > vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Interviews will be confirmed thereafter.

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.

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