About This Role
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Art and Design to join our Secondary phase.
The school’s aim is “Excellence for All”, and the Governors wish to appoint a candidate of significant ability and enthusiasm who is aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational 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 our marked progress has been significant, and our 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, and 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 2023, under the new Ofsted framework, we were judged as a good school with outstanding features, including Personal Development and the Sixth Form.
Joining us, 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;
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;
a range of wellbeing benefits, including a choice of two bicycle schemes and 24/7 employee assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: Friday, 17 April 2026.
Interview date: w/c 20 April 2026.
We reserve the right to close early for an exceptional candidate.
Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.