Base Manager

BASE Manager

PAY SCALE: ILPS MPS and UPS for teaching staff and PO1-PO3, point 28-36 for non teaching staff

Required for September or June 2024

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of BASE Manager 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. Applications are welcomed both from teachers and non-teacher for this crucial role.

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 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);

• 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.

PURPOSE

To provide leadership for the BASE, coordinating provision for 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 planning the BASE curriculum and contributing to the strategic plan for BASE support, the coordination and delivery of one-to-one support and/or small group work. This will ensure the cohort of students accessing the BASE achieve their potential and have access to a personalised curriculum to the fullest extent by overcoming barriers to learning, both inside and outside school.

This role includes the direct line management of other staff working in the BASE, currently the Academic Coordinator.

The closing date for receipt of applications is at noon on Monday 29 April

Interviews are planned for the week beginning Monday 6 May

Shortlisted applicants will be given a tour of the school site on the day.

We look forward to receiving your application.