Head of History
The Dormston School
Dudley
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 June 2017
Job overview
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Dormston School is an 11 - 16 LA Community School based in Sedgley in the West Midlands. The school sets high aspirations for all pupils and is a rewarding and exciting place to work.
We are looking for outstanding and ambitious applicants to join our team of highly motivated staff. We are committed to providing the highest academic standards which challenge pupils to achieve their very best whilst ensuring a school culture that is caring and positive with the highest quality facilities.
If this sounds like something you would like to be part of then we would be really pleased to hear from you!
Head of History
Salary: Teachers Main Range - UPS Pay Range (£22,467 - £38,250) * Plus TLR of £4,397
Full Time, Permanent
Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN
Required for January 2018
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and inspiring Head of History to join our highly successful Humanities Department. The Humanities Department are an innovative, forward thinking, supportive and encouraging department who achieve excellent exam results. We are therefore seeking an applicant who can contribute towards this already strong, positive team. Please call the school should you wish to arrange a visit. Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact Mr Stitchman, Head Teacher.
Closing Date: Friday 23 June 2017 at 9.00am
To apply for this post, please use the following link - https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/18077/head-of-history/
Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance and qualification checks.
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About The Dormston School
The Dormston School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form, situated in Sedgley, near Dudley in the West Midlands. It is a community state school. A larger than average secondary school, Dormston provides 1,120 places for students aged 11-16.
The Dormston School was established in 1935. It has undergone a number of renovations and additions over the years, including a £4 million arts and sports centre, which opened in 1996 and was funded by the National Lottery. The Dormston Centre, a building that joins on to the school and contains a theatre, sports hall, art gallery and gymnasium, was built in 2000. Our newest block was built in 2017 providing an additional 5 classrooms to our site.
Headteacher
Caroline Sutton
Values and vision
Dormston is committed to helping to shape the lives of the young people it provides for. Its ethos is built on the motto "knowledge is strength". The broad curriculum is combined with extra-curricular activities to offer students a great range of opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Teachers at the secondary school place high expectations on students. Regardless of background or academic starting point, students are always encouraged to aim for excellence – an ambition that The Dormston School strives to help them achieve.
Ofsted report
“The school is a harmonious and cohesive community. Leaders and teachers share common values of effort, knowledge, respect, responsibility and resilience with pupils. They work together to ensure that pupils achieve their best. Pupils value the education they receive."
The school is a calm place to learn. Teachers expect pupils to behave well. They rise to this challenge. Teachers manage pupils’ behaviour quietly and efficiently.
The-Dormston-School-OFSTED-Report-Final-PDF.pdf
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