Subject Leader in Computer Science
Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham Park Church of England School
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- Expired
- Salary:
- 1A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2018
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional individual who has the ambition and creativity to lead and develop our Computer Science department. This is an ideal opportunity for a first post as Head of Department. The successful candidate will be the sole teacher of Computer Science in Years 8-11 for 2018/19. This is an exciting time to be at Dagenham Park Church of England School as there will be the opportunity to grow and staff the department in 2019/2020. We moved into our state of the art building in 2012 and virtually all classrooms have 30 computers. The successful candidate will be fully supported by outstanding line management. The school is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and easily accessible via the A13. DPCoE is rich in diversity and dedicated to inclusive learning for all. 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.
An application pack can be obtained from Mrs Natasha Trayler, email: ntrayler@dagenhampark.org.uk or from the school website www.dagenhampark.org.uk
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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.
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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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