Assistant Head

 Leadership Group Pay Spine (Inner London) Points 16-20

Required for September 2018

Closing Date: 3rd May 2018

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of Assistant Head at Dunraven School.  The school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the governors wish to appoint a candidate of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic co-educational school and keen to share in the leadership of our All Through Provision.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

The school is at another exciting stage of its development.  Our 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 2011 we received our      fourth consecutive accreditation as a successful Investor in People      school.
• In February 2011 we were      designated as 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 March 2016 we were      designated as a National Teaching School.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hard working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students.  We 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, NCTL); 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.

Further details about the post and how to apply can be found here https://dunraven.careers.eteach.com/.  We look forward to receiving your application

The closing date for receipt of applications is Midday on Thursday 3 May 2018

Interviews are planned for  Wednesday 9th May 

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a condition of employment for all employees.