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.
Find out more about working at St Dunstan's College.
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@stdunstans.org.uk
Application Form and Process
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Please email your completed application form and covering letter to hr@stdunstans.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
French Language Assistant
The College is seeking to appoint a French Language Assistant. The successful candidate will be a fluent speaker of French, able to enthuse students across the College to develop their aptitude within the language. The role is ideal for those interested in a career in teaching, with the opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring from the Head of Modern Foreign Languages.
The Foreign Language Assistant will work with students both individually and in small groups in order to concentrate primarily on their oral aptitude and increase fluency, accuracy, and confidence with conversational French. They will produce learning materials and resources appropriate for the level of French of those students, working collaboratively with the classroom teacher and wider departmental colleagues.
The successful candidate will also offer a significant contribution to the life of the College beyond the Modern Foreign Languages department by offering leadership within one of the areas of wider College life (for example for International Week of Languages).
Application Closing Date: Midday Monday 1 November 2021
Longlist Interview Date: Friday 5 November 2021
Shortlist Interview Date: Tuesday 9 November 2021
Teacher of Sport & Exercise Science
St Dunstan’s College is seeking to recruit a teacher with a strong Sport & Exercise Science or related background to join an enthusiastic, well-qualified and committed team of specialist teachers and coaches. Applications are welcomed from energetic and enthusiastic teachers at any stage in their career.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Sport & Exercise Science in a broad range of activities across the age range from Year 7 to Year 13. They will be expected to have the requisite subject knowledge to deliver GCSE PE to a high standard, and also able to teach at least one aspect of the A Level course. They will be expected to play a full part in supporting and shaping the sporting and co-curricular provision, including clubs, competitions, seminars, trips and visits.
Application closing date: Thursday 4 November 2021
Virtual longlist interviews being held the week commencing Monday 8 November 2021
On-site shortlist interviews from Monday 15 November 2021.
How to apply
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
In order for a candidate to be considered, a completed application form must be submitted. Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed to hr@stdunstans.org.uk.
St Dunstan’s College reflects the particularly diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity, by the company ‘Flair Impact’, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their entire client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious, and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan’s. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role meets the legal definition of regulated activity with children. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS disclosure application and employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
The College will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List relevant to the successful applicant. Please be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.
This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which would normally be considered "spent") in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
Support Staff Opportunities
Head of MIS & Data
The College wishes to appoint a dynamic and ambitious individual who is enthusiastic about all things data. The primary focus of the role is the technical support of the College’s management information system (iSAMS) for staff, pupils, and parents, setting up and maintaining report cycles and in-depth data analysis for the Assistant Head – Director of Studies. We are looking for an experienced Head of MIS & Data, ideally with extensive iSAMS knowledge, to oversee the development and use of data systems.
The successful candidate will establish efficient ways of organising, storing, and analysing data, with attention to security and confidentiality. They will be able to fully grasp the complexity of data management, have a strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures, be tech-savvy and possess excellent troubleshooting skills.
The successful candidate will be invited in to take part in the interview process for the MIS and Data Administrator the day after their interview.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
Longlist Interviews Week Commencing Date: Monday 01 November 2021
Shortlist Interviews Week Commencing Date: Monday 08 November 2021
MIS & Data Administrator
The College wishes to appoint an experienced school MIS administrator, ideally with iSAMS experience, to assist with the upkeep of the MIS system and general support of the Head of MIS and Data.
This position is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual with good knowledge of school MIS systems, who is enthusiastic about data and would like to develop their skills. The primary focus of the role is assisting the Head of MIS and Data in managing the College’s management information system (iSAMS) for staff, pupils, and parents with further opportunities to develop skills.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of school MIS administration and the timely nature of related tasks. They will be able to work well under pressure and be assured enough to advise stakeholders on potential upcoming issues. As such, a strong understanding of data flows/inputs and outputs within a school calendar year is essential.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
Longlist Interviews Week Commencing Date: Monday 01 November 2021
Shortlist Interviews Week Commencing Date: Monday 08 November 2021
Dunstonian Office Events Coordinator (Part time/Term time)
This is a new role in the Dunstonian Office which has been created to organise and deliver events and publications tailored for the College’s donor and alumni community. The aim of the role is to build excellent relations with donors and alumni, exceeding their expectations, and encouraging their engagement in a way that complements the College’s long-term development strategy. The Dunstonian Office has devised a new donor and alumni relations programme which the post-holder will develop and expand, in close collaboration with the College’s overall marketing and communications activity.
It is an exciting time to join St Dunstan’s newly created Dunstonian Office as we work to consolidate our alumni and fundraising programmes within a new development strategy.
We are looking for a professional, motivated and energetic self-starter to help us develop the College’s alumni relations further.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021
Interviews Date: Tuesday 16 November 2021
Donor and Alumni Engagement Officer (Part time/Term time)
This new role in the Dunstonian Office has been created to support our development strategy. Cultivating relationships with and beyond the alumni body, the role will enable the College to develop donors and alumni into an active, involved body of supporters, and benefit from their influence, contacts, expertise, voluntary help and financial support. Working closely with the Headmaster, members of the Development Campaign Board and the Dunstonian Association, the post-holder will expand our prospect pipeline whilst maintaining the highest level of donor stewardship and communications.
It is an exciting time to join St Dunstan’s as we work to consolidate our fundraising and alumni programmes within a new strategy. We have engaged a number of influential alumni to form the College’s first Development Campaign Board and we have a clear direction and priorities for fundraising.
We are looking for a professional, motivated and energetic self-starter to help us develop the College’s fundraising activity, raising money to support bursaries and strategic developments.
Application Closing Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Interviews Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021
How to apply
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
In order for a candidate to be considered, a completed application form must be submitted. Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed to hr@stdunstans.org.uk.
St Dunstan’s College reflects the particularly diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity, by the company ‘Flair Impact’, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their entire client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious, and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan’s. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role meets the legal definition of regulated activity with children. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS disclosure application and employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
The College will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List relevant to the successful applicant. Please be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.
This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which would normally be considered "spent") in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
St Dunstan’s Educational Foundation Registered Charity Number 312747
