Key Stage Coordinator - Geography - Secondary Phase

Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monay to Friday - 27.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ILPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2A

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.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Key Stage Coordinator - Geography JD.docx.pdf - 272 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• School website: Dunraven School website
• Email address: info@dunraven.det.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dunraven-school-london

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 info@dunraven.det.org.uk.

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