Teacher of English - Secondary Phase

Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 October 2026

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: ILPS

Teacher of English - Secondary Phase job summary

Required for January 2027 with a later start possible 

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and successful teacher to join our thriving, oversubscribed and outstanding all-through school. Successful candidates will be required to teach English to Key Stages Three and Four with the potential to teach English Literature to Key Stage Five.

DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST OVERVIEW

Dunraven Educational Trust was established in 2016. 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 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 October 2014 we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted.

In 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.

If you are successful in your application, you will join 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;

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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 November 2026.

Interview will take place on a rolling basis.

We reserve the right to close early for an exceptional candidate. Early application is encouraged.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Dunraven School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dunraven School website
• 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’.

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