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Our Befriending Project supports people in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow who are socially isolated. They may have a physical or sensory disability, or they may have mild dementia, and are sometimes housebound.On successful completion of the training, Befrienders are matched with someone who lives close to them.They make a weekly 1-2 hour visit to the client's home, where they might stay in and chat over a cup of tea or, where possible, go out for a walk together, visit a café or undertake a local activity.These visits make such a difference for the client, but volunteering with BEfriend not only enriches the lives of those who are isolated, it also offers immense personal rewards.As a Befriender, you’ll get to know inspirational people with fascinating stories, develop new skills and be part of a supportive team that values compassion and connection.

BEfriend

Volunteer Befriender

Our Linked Minds Befriending Project supports people in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow who are socially isolated due to a diagnosed mental health problemOn successful completion of the training, including mental health training, the Volunteer Befriender is matched with someone suitable, by a Co-ordinator who then acts as a (non-clinical) supervisor for the befriending period, which is limited to a year.Befriender, client and supervisor make a plan together with a goal to work towards, and the Befriender makes a weekly 1-2 hour visit to the client’s home, where they might stay in and chat over a cup of tea, go out for a walk together, visit a café or undertake a local activity.&nbsp;These visits make such a difference for the client, increasing their confidence and helping them explore and work towards getting a job, joining a club, meeting other people or whatever their goal may be.The aim is that, by the end of the year, clients feel better about themselves, more valued, resilient, empowered, more linked to their community and better equipped for their journeys in recovery.But volunteering with BEfriend not only enriches the lives of those who are isolated, it also offers immense personal rewards.As a Befriender, you’ll get to know inspirational people with fascinating stories, develop new skills and be part of a supportive team that values compassion and connection.

Volunteer Befriender (Mental Health)

<h2>Job overview</h2>School Counsellor8-13 hours per week over 2-3 days/ Term time only(To include after school availability until 4.45 pm one day/week).&nbsp;The preferred days of work would be a Monday and Tuesday or a Wednesday morningPay Range 7 from £40,835 - £45,072 (FTE) £12,002.18 - £13,247.51 (actual) for 13 hours per week 38 weeks per yearWe have a vacancy for a School Counsellor who will provide a counselling service for students in Years 7-13, as part of our experienced counselling team. You will not only counsel and support our wonderful students but will also be a key member of our friendly, collaborative and highly capable pastoral team, sharing your expertise to promote mental and emotional health and well-being at our school. This is a varied, fascinating and very impactful role.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be a team-player, a strong communicator and will be passionate about making a really positive difference in our school. They will need to perform duties within the codes of practice and ethics recommended by the BACP, UKCP or equivalent organisation.Within the Challoner’s High community, you will experience:<ul><li>A positive place to work with excellent facilities and IT resources and lots of purposeful and community-minded people around you (unlike working from home!)</li><li>Use of staff gym; free staff yoga and fitness classes on site; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, free flu jabs, some free food, local theatres discounts when available, two-week October half term</li><li>Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Qualified daughters of staff are given priority in the school’s over subscription criteria after 2 or more years’ service</li><li>Excellent train links to London (on the Metropolitan line)</li></ul>Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future.&nbsp; The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface.&nbsp; Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas.&nbsp; The school is graded Outstanding by Ofsted and was rated as ‘Leading’ in all areas by Challenge Partners.&nbsp;The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding studentsResponsible to: Deputy Head (Pastoral)Salary / Allowances applicable: Pay Range 7 from £40,835 - £45,072 (FTE) £12,002.18 - £13,247.51 (actual) for 13 hours per week 38 weeks per yearStart Date: February/March 2026Application Deadline: Noon, Monday 19th JanuaryInterview Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026Applications should be emailed to <a>jo.barnes@challonershigh.com</a>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing. Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, and Safer Recruitment Policies. This is a regulated activity.Policies; all of our polices are available at <a href="https://www.challonershigh.com/" target="_blank">Dr Challoner's High School | Grammar School for Girls</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and Section 128 check, where applicable. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.Disclosure of Criminal RecordsAs a school, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that certain criminal convictions and cautions, including some that are spent, must be declared when applying to work with children.If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to disclose:•	All unspent convictions and conditional cautions•	All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. not filtered) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2020Failure to disclose relevant information may result in withdrawal of an offer or dismissal if appointed.

School Counsellor

<h2>Job overview</h2>Malvern College Chengdu (MCC), a fast developing all through school in China, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Boys Boarding.As the Senior section of the school continues to grow this is an exciting and varied role which will play a key part in the continuing development of our university and careers guidance programme. The role will be partly a teaching role in delivering one subject, and partly a member of university counselling team in MCC.For details of the position, please refer to the attached job description.All applications should be submitted online via TES. You are required to complete your online profile and supporting statement and upload your CV with photo. You are also required to provide details of three referees.Location: Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaContract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term, Two YearsEarly applications are strongly encouraged, as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview via Teams Meeting or in person. Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications.Malvern College Chengdu exists to provide a quality all round education for students and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks. Please note that we will need to take up the references provided in your application form prior to interview.Please contact <a>hr@malvernchengdu.cn</a> for any queries about this role. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the online application form.For further information about Malvern College Chengdu, please visit our website at <a href="https://www.malvernchengdu.cn/" target="_blank">https://www.malvernchengdu.cn/</a>.To find out more about the Malvern College International family, please visit <a href="https://www.malverncollegeinternational.org/" target="_blank">https://www.malverncollegeinternational.org/</a>.

University and Careers Counsellor (Bilingual, Senior School)

LocationLondon North

	PositionLearning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	Advertising Salary£14,371 pro rata (from FTE of £35,927 p.a) 

	Vacancy TypeMaternity Cover

	Careers Site Advertising End Date09 Jan 2026

	HoursHours Per Week:14

	Working PatternW,Th

	School Website URL<a href="https://www.highfieldprimary.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.highfieldprimary.co.uk/</a>
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you’ve been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it’s time to take the next step.&nbsp; As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor&nbsp;your main focus is assessment and formulation of referrals and supporting and overseeing the work of the Counsellors on Placement enabling them to deliver interventions across all year groups and achieve the best outcomes for the young people we support. You’ll still deliver some therapeutic work with children yourself, including some group/whole class work, but ultimately, you’ll be shaping clinical delivery of services within the school you operate. 
As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you’ll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. 
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 09 January 2026
Interview date: 15 January 2026

Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
<ul>
 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li>
 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li>
 <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li>
 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li>
 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li>
 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li>
 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li>
 <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
</ul>
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4dedbd6c7f4c4d8d5d7d186d6d19adbc6d39ac1df">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
		
	
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Place2Be Supervising Counsellor, Highfield Primary School, Enfield

LocationLondon North East

	PositionLearning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	Advertising Salary£12,726 pro rata (from FTE of £31,815 p.a) 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date19 Jan 2026

	HoursHours Per Week:14

	Working PatternTuesday, Wednesday

	School Website URL<a href="https://hillyfieldacademy.com/walthamforest/primary/hillyfield" target="_blank">https://hillyfieldacademy.com/walthamforest/primary/hillyfield</a>
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention. 
As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. 
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process
 As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 19 January 2026&nbsp;
Interview date:&nbsp;26/01/2026

Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
<ul>
 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li>
 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li>
 <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li>
 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li>
 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li>
 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li>
 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li>
 <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
</ul>
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#355f5a57467545595456500757501b5a47521b405e">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
		
	
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Place2Be Counsellor,  Hillyfield Primary Academy, London

<h2>Job overview</h2>Job Title: School CounsellorJob Purpose: To provide high-quality therapeutic support to pupils, promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience and mental health across the School. You will work closely with our pastoral team, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent care and contribute to our whole-school approach to wellbeing.Reporting Line: Lead School CounsellorStart Date: ASAPTenure: Permanent, part-time (3 days per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm, 22.5 hours per week, term-time plus occasional holiday work – approx. 38 weeks)Remuneration: £37,220 - £41,919 per annum (FTE) Actual salary: £22,332 - £25,151 Plus access to our generous benefits and rewards package, including a Health Cash Plan, daily hot lunch and more.We are seeking an empathetic and experienced Child and Adolescent Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our dedicated pastoral team.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Deliver one-to-one therapeutic support to pupils aged 11–18</li><li>Assess needs and provide structured counselling interventions</li><li>Work collaboratively with parents, staff and external professionals</li><li>Deliver psycho-educational talks and group sessions</li><li>Maintain accurate records and engage in supervision and CPD</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>A recognised post-graduate counselling or psychotherapy qualification</li><li>Accreditation (or eligibility) with a relevant professional body</li><li>Significant experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents, ideally in a school setting</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding and excellent communication skills</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and organised practitioner who is committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives.

<h2>Job overview</h2>Professionalism&nbsp;All staff are expected to demonstrate professionalism by following the guidelines in the IAA&nbsp;Code of Conduct, which is signed annually by each staff member, the Policy manual, and the&nbsp;employment contract. The standards in these documents include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Upholding the professional standards of IAA in work and in community relationships.</li><li>Observing confidentiality regarding all matters relating to employment with the IAA both within the school, as appropriate, and outside of the school</li><li>Upholding all IAA policies and procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Publicly supporting the school and neither organizing nor participating in any activities&nbsp;that could bring the reputation of IAA into disrepute</li><li>Communicating effectively and appropriately with the school community, both orally&nbsp;and in writing.&nbsp;</li><li>Responding to communications in a timely manner</li><li>Maintaining open and appropriate channels of communication with parents regarding&nbsp;student progress</li><li>Meeting deadlines and keeping records</li><li>Participating in school events such as parent conferences and professional training&nbsp;that may occur outside of normally contracted working hours</li></ul>Job Specification:<ul><li>Counsel students individually and in small groups; or facilitate class sessions.</li><li>Help students understand academic, social, behavioural and personal problems and to&nbsp;provide them with life skills to enhance personal, social and academic growth.</li><li>To maintain focus on student social – emotional issues and refer non emergent issues&nbsp;involving other stakeholders to outside agencies.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining support from local professionals and agencies when&nbsp;necessary.&nbsp;</li><li>Build rapport with students, staff and families and show interest in students’ lives.</li><li>Ensure appropriate confidentiality with regards to records and disclosures.&nbsp;</li><li>Observe students during classroom and social activities as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Advise teachers, administrators and parents regarding students’ strengths, challenges&nbsp;or special needs and within the limits of confidentiality.</li><li>Assist with the admissions, testing and orientation process for new students as&nbsp;directed by the principals.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and coordinate class placement process (Primary)&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee rewards systems including student council as needed (Primary)</li><li>Lead peer mentoring/mediation programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide training to faculty and parents on social-emotional issues as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Make every effort to integrate all students into one community irrespective of&nbsp;national or cultural differences.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a yearly plan of action to be approved by the Principal, which delineates&nbsp;proposed activities, projects and services to be provided to develop student social emotional development.</li><li>Lead &amp; coordinate with teachers to incorporate elements of social-emotional&nbsp;development within the curriculum and extracurricular activities. Support teachers in&nbsp;the delivery of activities and objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Delineate and share key information with the Principal regarding individual cases that&nbsp;may affect the well-being of stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Undertake any professional duty as required by senior management, especially in&nbsp;times of emergency, and understand that these events do particularly occur in an&nbsp;international setting, where staffing and material resources may be limited</li></ul>Pastoral&nbsp;<ul><li>To actively support a consistent approach to implementing the School Guiding&nbsp;Statements</li><li>To implement one’s professional duty of care by ensuring student safety at all times.</li><li>To understand that student safety is at all times paramount</li><li>To understand and practice vigilant student safeguarding and duty of care</li><li>Plan and implement strategies that encourage student self-discipline, reinforce&nbsp;appropriate behaviour and manage disruptive behaviour</li><li>To celebrate children’s achievements both in and out of school</li><li>To respond sensitively when dealing with children, ensuring that any concern they&nbsp;bring will be dealt with professionally and promptly</li></ul>Professional development<ul><li>To participate in the school’s self-evaluation procedures, providing constructive&nbsp;feedback as required</li><li>To participate fully in the school’s Staff Development Network by engaging in&nbsp;activities including but not limited to action research, in-service training, lesson&nbsp;observations, professional writing and curriculum development</li><li>To actively participate in staff initiatives and meetings</li><li>Promote good working relationships with others through active leadership and the sharing of ideas, materials and expertise</li><li>To reflect on one’s practice and be open to professional feedback from colleagues</li><li>To keep up-to-date with developments in the profession.</li></ul>Learning environment<ul><li>To look for opportunities to extend learning beyond the confines of the classroom</li><li>To responsibly manage and maintain effective use of equipment and learning&nbsp;resources and ensure their return in a timely manner</li></ul>Qualifications and Skills:Required:<ul><li>Master’s degree and/or certification in School Counselling from a recognized&nbsp;institution or Board.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum two years’ experience in school counselling&nbsp;</li><li>Police clearance to work with children and in schools</li><li>Strong communication skills in the language/s of instruction</li><li>Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and staff</li><li>Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings</li><li>Ability to work independently and within a team</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Certification in teaching from a recognized institution and/or Board and/or 2-3&nbsp;years teaching experience&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in an internationally accredited school or national/state school in an&nbsp;</li><li>English-speaking country</li><li>Ability to communicate in Arabic and/or demonstrated understanding of Arab&nbsp;cultures&nbsp;</li><li>Certified or licensed to conduct specific educational tests and screenings for&nbsp;learning and/or behavioral issues</li></ul>

Counselor

<h2>Job overview</h2>St Clare's, Oxford is a well-established international school in the United Kingdom offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum (students equivalent to UK year 11 and US grade 10), academic gap year students and those on the university foundation programme. We are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers. We are currently seeking a University and Career Counsellor to join our team. This position focuses on guiding students through their career planning and university application processes, helping them make informed decisions about their futures. We are looking for demonstrated experience of providing personal CHE guidance and facilitating group work in an educational or organisational setting, making this an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about student development and career guidance. Position: University and Careers Counsellor Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) Minimum Qualification: Associate Degree Experience: Providing personal CHE guidance and facilitating group work in an educational or organisational setting Skills and Qualifications: - Minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent qualification - Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff - Interest in career development trends, university admissions processes, and higher education pathways - Ability to provide personalised advice tailored to individual student needs - Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks including workshops, one-on-one counselling sessions, and events - Proficiency in using digital tools for research on universities and careers Values and Attitudes: - A genuine passion for supporting young people’s growth academically and personally - Empathy towards diverse cultural backgrounds within an international school community - Commitment to fostering independence while providing guidance during critical decision-making stages - Positive attitude towards continuous learning about evolving educational opportunities worldwide - Respectful approach when dealing with confidential information related to students’ aspirations If you are enthusiastic about empowering students as they navigate their academic journeys toward higher education or professional paths at St Clare's Oxford we encourage you to apply.

University and Career Counsellor (Careers and Higher Education)

<h2>Job overview</h2>We are offering placement at the Dunraven Secondary Phase to Counselling or Psychotherapy students who require practical counselling experience with 11–18-year-old students to supplement their studies.The number of clinical hours will be dependent on trainees’ availability; however, we would advise a minimum of 4 hours per week so this can be beneficial to your studies and our students.You will be working with secondary school-aged students and will demonstrate an ability to deal with confidential matters in a supportive and therapeutic manner, the primary focus being the well-being of our students.The school’s aim is “Excellence for All”, and the trustees wish to offer such placements to candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm who are aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful, multi-ethnic coeducational school.Start date: Not applicable. Successful applicants will start their placement once the school’s safer recruitment checks have been completed.Hours of work: One day per week with a minimum of 4 clinical hours per week, plus fortnightly supervision, term-time only.Length of placement: Dependent on individual course requirements but not exceeding one year.Dunraven School OverviewDunraven 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:<ul><li>in February 2011, we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading-Edge School;</li><li>in August 2011, we converted to Academy status;</li><li>in 2012, we began our development as an all-through school, with children starting in Reception in September 2013;</li><li>in summer 2013, our £20 million BSF programme was completed;</li><li>in October 2014, we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted;</li><li>in 2016, we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor, and the Dunraven Educational Trust was established;</li><li>in September 2018, our Multi-Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary;</li><li>in September 2021, The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School joined the Trust;</li><li>in March 2023, we were judged by Ofsted as good overall with outstanding features.</li></ul>We look forward to receiving your application.Closing date: 29 January 2026.Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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