Second in Charge of History & Politics

OAKS PARK HIGH SCHOOL 

Second in Charge of History & Politics 

Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2A

Required for September 2019

Do you want to lead a team that are a supportive, committed, experienced and take pride in delivering innovative and enjoyable lessons to inspire a love of History & Politics? Then come and join us at Oaks Park High School!

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, passionate and innovative teacher of History who can support the Team Leader in providing an exceptional quality of education for all students and contribute to an already thriving learning community. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding History Teacher with evidence of impact on student outcomes
• The ability to teach Politics would be advantageous.
• Have a proven track record of total commitment to helping every student achieve their very best and make good progress 
• Have very high expectations of the learning of all students at all times  
• Have a good understanding of how data supports and enhances student progress and achievement  
• Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development
• Embrace new technologies and ideas that enhance learning.
• Be highly self-motivated  
• Be able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure with competing deadlines

Why work for Oaks Park High School:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning.
• Work with a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff. 
• Medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff)
• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.  
• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment. 
• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. 

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away. 

Visits to the school are welcomed, or alternatively you can speak to Ms Sangha, Team Leader for History and Politics

In joining us you can expect a supportive culture within a school with very high aspirations, moving forward at pace. If you believe that instilling aspiration and ambition can transform the lives of young people then we would love to hear from you. 

The closing date for applications will be 9am on Friday 26th April. Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates. D

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed.