Key Stage Coordinator - Geography
Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QB8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2025
Closing date
13 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- ILPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates will be expected to have the following skills and knowledge:
● An experience and understanding of the philosophy and pedagogy underpinning the delivery of
Geography
● A thorough knowledge of their subject area, particularly in relation to the National Curriculum, GCSE,
and 16-19 developments.
● An understanding of what constitutes best practice in Geography across Key Stages
● The appropriate skills required to be an efficient and effective teacher, and interest in developing this
practice further.
● The ability to plan, organise, assess, monitor and evaluate effectively, and to maintain a stimulating
learning environment.
● Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
● The skills required to be an effective form tutor.
● The ability to devise strategies for implementing policies leading to equality of opportunity.
● An understanding of and commitment to whole-school issues in a diverse school and the willingness to
be involved in all aspects of the work of the department and to contribute to the wider life of the school.
● To promote the enjoyment of geography beyond the classroom, such as through extracurricular
societies and groups.
● The potential to develop management and leadership qualities.
What the school offers its staff
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;
● 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.
● a range of wellbeing benefits including a choice of two bicycle schemes and 24/7 employee assistance.
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.
Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all
associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Dunraven School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1791 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dunraven School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@det.org.uk
Dunraven is a 4-18, All Through School, recently designated as a National Teaching School which recognises the effort that the school team puts in to making lessons enjoyable and effective for our young people. Equally, the visit of OFSTED in October 2014 which judged Dunraven as ‘outstanding’ in every category was an important public marker of our on-going journey to achieve ‘Excellence for All’.
Arranging a visit to Dunraven School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@det.org.uk.
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