Base Academic Coordinator - Secondary Phase

BASE ACADEMIC COORDINATOR - Fixed Term 1 Year

PAY SCALE: Starting at NJC scale 4, point 7 - 10 (actual starting gross: £27,085.69, Term Time Only FTE: £30,987)

Required Start Date: As soon as possible

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of Base Academic Coordinator 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 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 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 Secondary School and Rosendale Primary 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 leadership and management 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.

We welcome and look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 April 2025

Early application is advised and we reserve the right to close early.

Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis.

BASE ACADEMIC COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Base Academic Manager, the role is responsible for providing academic and behavioural support to the Base, working with a range of students and staff and ensuring that there is a high level of inclusion for all students including those with SEND, Social and Emotional difficulties. The role will include for the provision of Base support, one-to-one support and/or small group work and helping identified students achieve their potential and access a personalised curriculum to the fullest extent by overcoming barriers to learning, both inside and outside school. The Academic Coordinator would be responsible to the Base Manager and ensure that information is passed on and shared regularly.

The post demands skills of proven positive multidisciplinary working with teachers, families/carers and external professionals. The expected standards of The Base and collaboration within SED demand very effective organisational and planning skills as well as exceptional rapport, flair and creativity in the role of Academic Coordinator.

Before completing your application form, please read the person specification and job description carefully. In your supporting statement you should demonstrate how your qualifications, skills and knowledge meet the requirements for the post.