Teacher of Art and Design - Secondary Phase

TEACHER OF ART AND DESIGN

PAY SCALE: Inner London Pay Scale

Required for: September 2026

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of Teacher of Art and Design 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

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 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. We were joined by Rosendale Primary and The Elmgreen School in September 2022.

In April 2023 under the new Ofsted framework we were judged as a good school with outstanding features, including Personal Development and the Sixth Form

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.

Further details about the post and how to apply can be found on our careers page on eteach. We look forward to receiving your application

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 17 April

Interviews are planned for week beginning Monday 20 April