Teacher of Science (Chemistry)

TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Chemistry) – DUNRAVEN SECONDARY PHASE

ILPS

Required for September 2026

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and successful teacher, on a permanent basis, to join our thriving, and oversubscribed all-through school. Successful candidates will be required to teach Science, across Key Stages. Candidates should be able to teach Chemistry to A-Level. The school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the governors wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school. This role is advertised as a main or upper scale teaching role but there is the possibility of a TLR for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.

TRUST OVERVIEW

Dunraven Educational Trust was established in 2016. 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 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 2024 under the new Ofsted framework we were judged as a good school with outstanding features, including Personal Development and the Sixth Form

We offer:

a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;

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;

a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 March

Please note, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged.