Following a successful Ofsted inspection, and an expansion in student numbers in the sixth form, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our school as a Head of Department to lead Media. The role requires the ability to lead and deliver Technical Media courses at KS5, as well as GCSE Media in KS4. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic teacher or middle leader to join a STEM and Media focused school on the next stage of its curriculum development journey.
Brook 6th Form & Academy is a small school of KS4 and KS5 students, housed in an impressive new building in Barking and Dagenham, which is soon to be joined by the exciting new Eastbrook film studio complex. The school has good transport links, with Dagenham East tube station a short walk away.
The school is an excellent provision with a stable staff of subject specialists. Students study predominantly STEM subjects, (science, computer science, maths, engineering), with the recent introduction of Media. The school has excellent levels of attendance, with a focused and aspirational student body. Following the recent completion of a state of the art Media Suite, we are now looking to appoint a Head of Department to develop and embed the excellent new facilities
“Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. They work hard and are keen to succeed. They make a positive contribution to the school community” Ofsted, January 2025
“The school is a calm and purposeful environment where all pupils feel safe. They use study spaces effectively to consolidate their learning.” Ofsted, January 2025
Brook 6th Form & Academy is well resourced with world class facilities that enable staff to deliver Quality First teaching to our students through practical activities, as well as traditional classroom based pedagogy. This is an exciting time to be joining the school, with its traditional STEM based subjects moving to excellent, and the broadening of the curriculum to include Media in response to local employment needs.
You will be working in a supportive, nurturing culture that sets high expectations of educational outcome whilst supporting students to fulfil their academic potential and achieve their goals of a STEM or Media destination, progressing to university or an apprenticeship.
WE OFFER
* A small, friendly school, in a well-resourced, relatively new building
* World class facilities in Engineering and Media
* Classes that are small, calm and focused
* Motivated and enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
* Supportive team approach to working
* Opportunities to work with employers through employer-led projects
* Professional development for all staff
“Staff enjoy working here. They appreciate the school’s consideration of their workload and well-being.” Ofsted, January 2025
How to apply
Please complete and submit your application via TES website.
CVs will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks
Confirmation of appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and occupational health check.
References
Confirmation of appointment is also subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Salary
MPS, UPS plus TLR 2 (Inner London)
Commencement
September 2025
Closing date for applications: 10:00am, Wednesday 26th February 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Brook 6th Form & Academy is a Partnership Learning. Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Please note if you have not been invited in for interview by the interview date on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.