Head Teacher
Dagenham Park CofE School
Barking and Dagenham
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Range 37 - 43
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2020
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational leader committed to continuing to deliver the highest quality educational provision to young people at Dagenham Park Church of England School.
We are a truly inclusive school, fully committed to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community.
At our last inspection (May 2016), we were judged to be firmly good across all categories.
The person appointed will be able to demonstrate:
• Extensive experience of leading major school improvement at deputy head or headteacher level in an all-ability school
• Experience of working with a multi-cultural school population
• A strong commitment to inclusion and a well-developed understanding of who to deliver this for all students
• Deep understanding of and commitment to the Dagenham Park Values and Vision
If that sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
There is access to a gym on site, as well as café facilities for staff.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, including persons with disabilities.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Disclosure Check will be undertaken on all applicants.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29th October 2019 – 9:00am
Interviews: 13th and 14th November 2019.
Completed forms to be returned to janwoodhead777@gmail.com
Candidates who wish to visit the school and have an informal chat with the Executive Head Teacher are very welcome. We have set aside a morning and afternoon session on Thursday 17th October 2019 so that all candidates have the opportunity to see our school in action.
Please email Natasha Trayler on ntrayler@dagenhampark.org.uk to organise a time for your visit.
www.dagenhampark.org.uk
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
Please click the link below to view the full Ofsted report.
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