Director of Learning Geography

DIRECTOR OF LEARNING GEOGRAPHY

PAY SCALE ILPS + TLR 1C

Required for September 2026

Thank you for your enquiry about the post of Director of Learning Geography 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 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 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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 2 March

interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a condition of employment for all employees.