Head of Humanities
Dagenham Park CofE School
Barking and Dagenham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 1b -1c depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Head of Department – Humanities, who will provide leadership and management to improve outcomes and build on solid foundations to make this an area of strength within the school. This person would be required to teach Geography and History.
Dagenham Park is a very exciting place to be. The Humanities team are friendly and supportive, sharing ideas and good practice in an enthusiastic environment.
History and Geography are taught to all students in KS3, and are a popular options choice for students at KS4, contributing to the school’s provision of a broad and balanced curriculum. There is a growing interest in both subjects at KS5 with GCSE and A-Level.
Leading our dedicated team, you'll drive innovation, instill a passion for Humanities, and ensure our students are equipped for success in their academic journey.
Promotion of the spiritual ethos and pastoral care are also important factors within the school.
Dagenham Park is a mixed, multi-ethnic 11 - 18 Voluntary Controlled Church of England school. Our building provides a safe and modern environment for both our students and staff.
The school, who achieved the Ofsted rating ‘Good’ in January 2020, is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and easily accessible via the A13. There is a high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD program available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development with a wide range of experience in the DP6 team. All staff have access to the café facilities and regular social events organised by the Wellbeing Committee.
We have extensive grounds which are used by the wider community, and we can offer free car parking for all staff. The school is in Dagenham, which offers good transport links by tube, train and road.
Visits to the school are welcomed or should you wish to discuss this role further please contact the Headteachers PA, Mrs Natasha Trayler.
This post is suitable for experienced teachers.
An application pack can be obtained from Mrs. Natasha Trayler, email ntrayler@dagenhampark.org.uk.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, including persons with disabilities.
Attached documents
About Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham Park is a Church of England denominational, co-educational secondary school with Sixth Form situated in East London. As of the most recent inspection, there were 1,394 students on the school roll, of which 164 were in sixth form. The nearest London Underground station is Dagenham Heathway on the District Line.
Headteacher - Chris Ash
Values and Vision
Dagenham Park Church of England School is a truly inclusive school; committed to developing each individual, nurturing their talents and aspirations in order to develop confident young people who are ready for the challenges of adult life in the modern world. The school strives to inspire learners to excellence, stretching them academically and harnessing their creative energies so that they can make a full contribution to the school, wider community and beyond.
As a Voluntary Controlled Church of England school Dagenham Park is open to those of all faiths and none. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its students.
Awards
- English Team of the Year 2017 TES Awards Winner
- Shortlisted Creative School of the Year 2018 TES Awards
- Shortlisted for Inclusive School of the Year TES Awards 2023
- SSAT Educational Outcomes Award 2015 and 2016.
GCSE Performance 2017
- Progress 8 score is above the national average at 0.18.
- Students achieving a Grade 4 and above in English and Mathematics is 52% .
- The English Department achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.9 in 2016 placing them in the top 1% in the country.
- Results in Languages were placed in the top 20% of schools for progress.
- 34% of students achieved the English Baccalaureate.
Please click here for School Performance Tables.
Ofsted
Dagenham Park Church of England School was last inspected on 21st January 2020 in which the school received an a report and rating - GOOD.
Dagenham Park Church of England School continues to be a good school.
Leaders have reviewed what they want pupils to learn and when they want them to learn it in all subject areas. This means that learning is planned and sequenced so that pupils can remember more and develop their skills. Leaders’ actions mean that pupils achieve well at this school. Teachers check that pupils can recall previous lessons through ‘do now’ activities. Teachers implement leaders’ plans well. Pupils’ books include good-quality work and show how the pupils are learning the planned subject content. Teachers and pupils assess the work in books and pupils correct their mistakes and misunderstandings
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