Dagenham Park Church of England School is a vibrant and diverse secondary school with a thriving sixth form. With 1,469 students on roll, the school serves a community with high levels of student mobility and socioeconomic challenges. Despite these barriers, the school is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience that empowers all students to succeed.
The school's curriculum is tailored to the local context, addressing cultural capital gaps and responding to the needs of the community. Literacy is at the heart of the curriculum, recognised as the foundation for learning and knowledge. Students benefit from a 3-year Key Stage 3 and a broad range of subjects at Key Stage 4, catering to all abilities and ensuring a path for every student from Year 7 to 13.
Dagenham Park Church of England School is a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a low staff turnover and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2020 and continues to strive for excellence, with a clear vision and ambitious priorities to enhance the educational experience for all.
Teacher of English
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us as a Teacher of English from September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis. We are looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher, with the necessary knowledge, expertise and experience of teaching English Language and English Literature across the Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 age and ability range, with the potential of teaching A-level Media Studies or English Literature.
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable English teacher to join our team. This is an opportunity to work as part of a highly effective team and learn from excellent teachers and leaders. We require a teacher with an area of specialism in teaching English Language and English Literature up to GCSE. Experience of teaching A-level is welcomed.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding professional who is able to demonstrate high standards for teaching and learning so that students of all abilities are enthused, challenged and motivated to succeed. They will join a vibrant and forward thinking team, dedicated to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for students.
The department teaches three strands at KS3: English Literature, Grammar and Writing and Reading for Pleasure. We believe that these strands provide the pupils with the knowledge and skills to progress to KS4 where all pupils study both English Language and English Literature. The middle leadership team is currently comprised of a Head of English, Second in Charge, KS3 Coordinator, SEND Coordinator and Literacy Coordinator. Teachers receive regular feedback on their practice through learning walks and book looks so that we can encourage you to reach your potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* To plan, resource and deliver well-structured lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest of standard, following the school's curriculum and schemes of work.
* Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students
* Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of students to ensure rapid progress
* Promote excellent progress and outcomes for all students by contributing to the enrichment and extra-curricular activities of the department
* Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies and practises
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Excellent subject knowledge and expertise in English Language and English Literature
* Experience of teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
* Strong understanding of the latest teaching and learning strategies to engage and motivate students
* Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all students
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
Why Dagenham Park Church of England School?
The school, who achieved the Ofsted rating 'Good' in January 2020, is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and easily accessible via the A13. There is a high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD programme available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development. All staff have access to the café facilities and regular social events organised by the Wellbeing Committee.
Dagenham Park Church of England School is a diverse school and dedicated to inclusive learning for all. 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