Head of Social Sciences

Eastbrook School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  24 January 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  6 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Social Sciences
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 2b

Head of Social Sciences job summary

Would you like to work with talented committed students? Would you like a supportive SLT that values Social Sciences?

Are you interested in having specialist rooms, facilities and equipment?

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Social Sciences to lead our thriving department. With a robust curriculum and a commitment to fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning, the department is well-supported and equipped with extensive resources. Social Sciences play a central role in our school, and we are looking for a leader who can inspire both staff and students while driving innovation and excellence. If you believe you’re the right fit, we encourage you to visit the school and apply.

Eastbrook school is an all through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The secondary school has served the local community since the 1930s but has transferred into a new, state of the art building in 2017. In December 2021. Eastbrook School was graded as ‘good’ by OFSTED noting that ‘leaders and staff have embedded a culture of high expectations’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and supported’.

The successful candidate will be able:

Manage a thriving and well-supported department with extensive resources and investment.

Cultivate a dynamic curriculum, driving academic excellence in Social Sciences.

A commitment to Eastbrook expectations and ethos.

Strong subject knowledge across a range of subjects.

A desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the progress of our students.

The ability to enthuse all young people.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Self-motivation and be committed to further professional development.

In return we offer:

A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.

A student-centred, progress focused ethos.

The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.

A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Eastbrook School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Eastbrook School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbrook-school (opens in new tab)

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