Dance Enrichment Support Assistant

DANCE ENRICHMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT – DUNRAVEN SECONDARY PHASE

Part Time (0.4 FTE) Fixed term until August 2025

Start date: as soon as possible

Location of post: Dunraven School, 94-98 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QB

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Dance Enrichment Support Assistant to work at the Secondary phase of our thriving, oversubscribed and outstanding all-through school. The school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the trustees 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.

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 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. 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 and The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School in September 2021
• 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 success of a staff who are hardworking, 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.

Responsible to:

Headteacher, Director of Learning

Gross Salary:

£28,545.00 to £28,977.00 FTE depending on interview assessment, NJC Scale points 5– 6 (Inner London pay scales)

Actual gross pay: £11,406.24 to £14,044.69 on current pay points

Contract type: Part time (16 hours per week over 2 days), term time only

Part time (16 hours per week over 2 days), term time only

Main Purpose

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher Dance, to support student Enrichment, in order to facilitate their access to a broad and balanced curriculum. To work with the Lead Teacher in providing an enrichment offer in which a wide range of students can achieve their potential.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Support for Dance Enrichment: 

• Running a range of enrichment activities both at lunchtimes and after school
• Supporting rehearsals for performances and examinations. 
• Establishing a supportive relationship with students in order to promote/reinforce their self-esteem 
• Reinforcing the learning principles introduced by the teacher 
• Reinforcing the school Code of Conduct and expectations of behaviour laid down by the teacher 
• Ensuring students are able to access materials provided 
• Supervising and supporting students ensuring their safety and access to learning 
• Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs 
• Attend to the students’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters 
• Supervising and supporting students ensuring their safety and access to learning 
• Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs 
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students 

Support for the Curriculum

• Support for coaching of students studying GCSE and Dance
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Having awareness of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school work and to  keep confidences appropriately
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings both during and after the school day as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, and out of school activities as required
• To work co-operatively as a member of the Dance team, whilst showing the ability to work independently and pro-actively
• To take responsibility for Professional Development, ensuring skills and knowledge are regularly updated through attending relevant in-service training
• Participate in school Appraisal scheme, including target setting and review
• Carry out any other responsibilities compatible with the role and grade of this post.
• Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the school. 

We thank you for taking the time to review our post and we look forward to receiving your application. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23 September

Interviews: to be confirmed