Dowdales School

We are a proud, thriving, ambitious community. We maintain the proud traditions of everything 'Dowdalian'. We are a school judged Ofsted 'GOOD' in all areas.July 2019.

Thank you for taking an interest in our school and considering an application for a post to join our team.

Students and staff are proud to be part of the Dowdales community, proud of a community that has been recognised as 'close knit' where 'pupils are well known and well cared for'. At Dowdales students feel safe, are well supported and are recognised as having good manners.

All staff have high expectations of what students can achieve and their strong subject knowledge allows students to make good progress and excel. In addition, our teaching also develops a strong moral purpose as we guide students to debate social justice and equal opportunities. Our teaching has been judged as highly effective.

Outcomes at Dowdales are good and above national averages. Students have a solid and varied curriculum. Our curriculum is judged as a real 'strength' with 'clear intent and vision'. Students can follow subjects that they are interested in at GCSE and that will lead them to the careers/progression that they wish to take. Many students move to A-level and university or to jobs in the local area such as higher level BAE apprentices.

At Dowdales students are well known and cared for. Our pastoral systems are strong and teachers plan to ensure that the behaviour in lesson supports an atmosphere of learning.

Our extra-curricular and enrichment provision allows students to enjoy and pursue their interests, whether that be Sport, STEM, Creative/Performing Arts or Languages. Our exciting partnerships allow students to work with professionals from companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Lancaster University, The Wordsworth Trust and more.

Dowdales is an exciting place to work; we are proud to be Dowdales. We look forward to your application to work in our school.

Ms E Aubrey Headteacher