Vacancies
St Dunstan’s College is a friendly and inspiring place to work.
Whether you are a member of the teaching or support staff, you will be supported with a clear professional development programme and will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including use of the sports and leisure facilities.
Please note that before making an application for any vacancy at St Dunstan’s College, you should familiarise yourself with our safeguarding policies.
Please find the latest College opportunities below. For more information please email recruitment@sdmail.org.uk
Application Form and Process
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Please email your completed application form and covering letter to recruitment@sdmail.org.uk including the position for which you are applying, in the subject line.
Applications must arrive by the specified deadlines listed by each vacancy.
Please note, only candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the College.
Teaching Opportunities
Deputy Head Academic (required September 2020)
St Dunstan’s College seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head Academic, following the appointment of the current incumbent to an HMC Headship; this being the second HMC Headship that has come from the College Leadership Team in two years.
After a period of significant change and improvement at the College, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious educator who can build on the outstanding work of the outgoing post holder, continuing to develop a culture of excellent learning and teaching throughout the College within the framework of a broad, ambitious and forward-thinking curricular offering.
The successful applicant will need to be excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced, ambitious environment, hallmarked by the highest of expectations in everything we undertake. They will feel at ease in a diverse south London setting and with the particular requirements that come from leading a school in such a location.
The College is about to embark on one of the most ambitious redevelopments since its Foundation in 1888 and the successful applicant will be an important part of the executive team who support this and all elements of the College’s strategic and operational development. They will be able to work within a diverse team with insight, commitment, good humour and intellectual pace.
Thanks to the excellent work undertaken in recent years and the unparalleled growth in demand for places at the school, the next few years will see some excellent public examination results. The successful applicant will be able to capitalise on this success without being dictated by it and will understand and articulate the place for quantifiable achievement within the bigger picture of character development and educating young people who are equipped to shape the future.
Application closing date: Thursday 16 January 2020
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 27 January 2020
Please click here to download the job pack
Completed application forms and covering letters must be emailed to recruitment@sdmail.org.uk for the attention of Mrs Philippa Devo.
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
St Dunstan’s College is seeking to appoint a full time Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo).
The successful candidate will:
· Lead, manage, develop and scrutinise SEND and wider learning support across the College.
· Line manage, oversee and support the work of the broader SEND team.
· Maintain up to date excellent knowledge of JCQ regulations around exam access arrangements.
· Work closely with the Examinations Officer to ensure that Exam Access Arrangements are in place for all pupils who qualify for them.
· Be part of College Admissions Panels, as appropriate, in regard to transitions and admissions, and in line with Transitions and Admissions Policy.
· Collaborate positively and in line with policy, with pupils, families, staff across the whole institution, and external agencies, as needed, to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
· Read and interpret reports from other professionals (i.e. Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapists) including at the point of admission.
This position is ideal for a dynamic and enthusiastic SENDCo and teacher, whether they are seeking to move into SEND coordination from teaching, or seeking to develop their existing practice as a SENDCo as part of a supportive, modernising, and ambitious team.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, from either a Junior School or Senior School background, as well as demonstrating the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description below. Collaborative approaches, further professional learning opportunities and coaching are readily available, and the successful candidate should be looking to grow as part of this exciting team.
Application closing date: Thursday, 16 January 2020 with interviews being held the week commencing Monday, 20 January 2020.
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed to recruitment@sdmail.org.uk
Please click here to download the job pack
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
Head of Art
St Dunstan’s College is seeking to appoint a Head of Art. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Art with the experience or clear potential to organise, manage, lead and develop the Department Team.
The position is ideal for a Teacher keen to gain, increase or bring experience of Department Leadership.
Application closing date: Thursday, 16 January 2020 with interviews being held the week commencing Monday, 20 January 2020.
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed to recruitment@sdmail.org.uk
Please click here to download the job pack
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
Support Staff Opportunties
Marketing and Development Coordinator
The Marketing and Development Coordinator is a new position in the College and will report to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Development.
We are looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic team player who will be able to split his or her time equally between the Marketing Department and the Development Office.
The Marketing and Development Coordinator’s main duties and responsibilities include:
• Creating and managing the publishing of content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for both the Marketing and Development Departments
• Monitoring and updating the College’s website content
• Assisting the Head of Marketing with collecting articles for the termly magazine, The Shield
• Engaging with the alumni community by keeping them informed of the College’s progress and activities through a regular online newsletter, as well as social media activity
• Offering the alumni community ways of getting involved in the College by working closely with the Head of Careers and the Head of Sixth Form
• Researching and applying for grants and accreditations if appropriate
Application closing date: Thursday 16 January 2020
Interview Date: wc Monday 20 January 2020
Completed application forms and covering letters must be emailed to recruitment@sdmail.org.uk
Please click here to download the job pack
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
SSI & Head of Adventurous Activities
The School Staff Instructor (SSI) will support the ongoing development of a large Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, inspirational and self-motivated individual.
The principal role will be to organise and deliver military training within the Army Section and to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the contingent.
· Ideally candidates should have experience of regular or reserve force service. The School Staff Instructor will be accountable to the Contingent Commander for this role.
· The post holder will lead Adventurous Activity in the College with the support of external agencies and staff from across the College. This includes our thriving Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
Application closing date: Thursday, 16 January 2020 with interviews being held the week commencing Monday, 20 January 2020.
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed torecruitment@sdmail.org.uk
Click here to download the full job pack
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
Payroll Apprentice (Required from February/March 2020)
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation has recently brought its Payroll Function in-house and is looking for a dedicated Payroll Apprentice with excellent attention to detail to gather, create and process payroll information to ensure that employees are paid on time and accurately.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to become a payroll specialist to work in a busy office environment with the Foundation’s Finance and HR Departments.
The successful candidate will be supported in applying for and completing the Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, which will help them gain an in-depth understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.
The post is offered on a full-time basis for the duration of the Apprenticeship up to a maximum of 18 months after which time the appointment will terminate. There may be the possibility of on-going full time employment if a permanent opportunity arises in the Foundation.
The annual salary for this position is £20,000
Application closing date: Monday, 17 February 2020 with interviews being held during the week commencing Monday, 24 February 2020.
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Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Smart Training & Recruitment www.smarttar.co.uk Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
St Dunstan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
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