Director of Learning Social Science - Maternity Cover

DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Social Science - Maternity Cover

ILPS TLR 1A required for September 2026

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of Director of Learning Social Science (Maternity Cover) 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. The curriculum area encompasses Government and Politics, Psychology and Sociology. An ability to teach two of these subjects to A-Level is essential for this role. As this is a temporary position to provide maternity cover, expected to last until August 2027. The contract will end upon the return of the permanent post-holder.

DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST OVERVIEW

Dunraven Educational Trust was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All Through School, Van Gogh Primary and Goldfinch Primary. DET is a trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

We want an educational experience which provides excellence for - and expects it from - everyone. We know that this is best achieved in a school where:

the offer is broad, balanced, inclusive, enriching and effective in meeting the needs of young people;

staff and students are supported and challenged to be the best versions of themselves;

relationships are positive, well established and healthy;

practice is based on evidence and underpinned by the notion that ‘we can always do better’.

We are clear that this supports the development of children and young people (and adults) who are: resilient, courteous, optimistic, hardworking, self-disciplined, enthusiastic and creative.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its 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. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.

In 2018 the Dunraven Educational Trust began working in partnership with two primary schools. Van Gogh Primary joined the Trust on 1 September 2018 and was followed by Goldfinch in January 2019.

In April 2023 we were judged as Good with Outstanding Features (Sixth Form and Personal

Development) by Ofsted.

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, 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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Friday 1 May

Interviews are currently planned for the week beginning Monday 4 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.