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We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Dance Enrichment Support Assistant to work at the Secondary phase of our thriving, oversubscribed and outstanding all-through school.
The school’s aim is “Excellence for All”, and the governors wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm who are aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school.
In this role, you will support student enrichment in order to facilitate their access to a broad and balanced curriculum. You will work with the Lead Teacher of Dance in providing an enrichment offer in which a wide range of students can achieve their potential.
This is a part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term role until August 2025.
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 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, and 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;
• in September 2021, The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School joined the Trust;
• in March 2023, we were judged by Ofsted as good overall with outstanding features.

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 (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.

We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 23rd September 2024.
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.

Dunraven School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through school in the London borough of Lambeth serving students from the age of 4-18. The London based school, situated in Streatham has approximately 1,300 students on roll. It is the hub school for the South Lambeth Schools’ Partnership (SLSP), which is made up of 10 other schools in the local area.
Dunraven School converted to academy status in 2011. It’s sixth form centre is part of a collaboration of four other schools in South West London. In 2014, the school was identified by Ofsted as outstanding. It is divided into two sites, with the primary school known as North Site and the secondary school known as South Site.
Principals
Guy Maidment (Secondary Phase)
Michaela Christian (Primary Phase)
Values and vision
Dunraven School follows six core values: optimism, resilience, gratitude, courtesy, self-discipline and working hard. The school’s focus is to help students develop the required skills and attitudes to succeed in all that they do, both academically and personally. It’s hope is for students to leave as well-rounded, happy individuals who achieve to the best of their ability and fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Dunraven School holds specialism in Maths and Computing, along with a Healthy Schools award, Sports England award and has been identified as a National Support School.
Ofsted
“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding, and this is underpinned by their excellent attitudes to being the very best that they can be and reaching their goals in life. The whole school ethos of raising self-belief and self-esteem has contributed to their excellent behaviour in lessons and around the school”.