Job at a glance
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Applications are welcome from suitably qualified and experienced teachers who have a commitment to, and passion for, delivering the new PSHE and Citizenship curriculum across the full secondary age range. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced or aspirational middle leader to head up our well-established and highly valued department.
As the Head of Department, you will be instrumental in building on, and delivering, the curriculum changes required from September 2026. You will lead the promotion of this popular and important subject, which we will deliver as a discrete element of our KS3 and KS4 timetable in light of its importance to the ethos and values of our school. This is an increasingly high-profile role in the school and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.
Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 school situated in South West London, SW17, with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus-style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff within a supportive and collaborative environment.
------------------------- Designated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state-funded schools in the country. "Top-performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures..." The Times ------------------------- At Graveney, we are committed to delivering a broad and exciting curriculum to all of our students.
We are a school with the highest aspirations and ensure exemplary standards of behaviour. We consistently achieve outstanding examination outcomes at both GCSE and A level; however, we believe in far more than academic success. Our curriculum encompasses a full range of experiences that will develop our students into confident, resilient and successful young adults with the prospect of a great future.
For further information and to apply, please visit: graveney.org/recruitment Electronic applications should be returned to [email protected] Closing date: Noon on Monday, 28 September 2026 Interview date: To be advised Selection may comprise a number of formats: panel interview, lesson observation, work-related activity/task, depending on the vacancy. Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received, and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment, and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments, as well as ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to. We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected.
We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the separate Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to the Application Form. Strictly no contact from agencies. Please respect this request.
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Applications are welcome from suitably qualified and experienced teachers who have a commitment to, and passion for, delivering the new PSHE and Citizenship curriculum across the full secondary age range. At Graveney, we are committed to delivering a broad and exciting