Teacher of Art

Eastbrook school is an increasingly popular and rapidly improving ‘all through’ school in Dagenham. In December 2021, Ofsted recognised this by awarding us a ‘Good’ judgement. As we embark on the next phase of our journey to ‘Outstanding’, we are looking for a hardworking, inspirational and visionary candidate to join our exceptional Visual Arts department at an exciting point in our development.   

Our vision - At Eastbrook we believe that a truly outstanding school is one that enables all pupils to achieve their best. One where academic attainment is high, and the academic progress of individuals is maximised. It is a place where all pupils acquire the character virtues that lead to success in school and university, in work and life beyond. 

Eastbrook School is on a journey. Our overriding ambition is to be an exceptional school; the school of choice for local parents and one which provides outstanding all –through provision for our students from nursery to post-16. We are looking for teacher who shares this relentless drive, with an uncompromising dedication to modelling high expectations and belief in our mission.

In return, you will find a happy school. An Eastbrook student thinks for themselves and acts for others. They are inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and strive to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and mutual respect and tolerance of each other.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is:

·        An experienced and enthusiastic subject specialist with excellent contextual knowledge to confidently teach to KS4 (essential) and KS5 (desired).

·        A confident classroom teacher of Art with high expectations of learning and behaviour.

·        An art graduate with a good honours degree.

·        fully informed of current educational initiatives especially those relating to Art.

·        Willing to assist with extra-curricular activities.

·        Willing to lead extra-curricular clubs and educational visits, especially those involving Art.

·        An expert in the use of ICT and use ICT confidently to enhance classroom teaching.

·        Willing to play an active role in all aspects school life, both pastoral and academic.

·        Happy to assist with all school activities as required.

If this describes you, we would love to hear from you.

Aside from the opportunity to transform the life chances of our students, working at Eastbrook School brings many benefits. These include:

·        A huge investment in personal development of its entire staff.

·        A bespoke and comprehensive schedule of CPD/INSET (both internal and external).

·        Strategies to look after your work-life balance and wellbeing.

·        A fantastic, state of the art campus with first rate facilities including amenities such as a gym, ample free parking, secure cycle storage and an onsite nursery run by ‘First Steps’.

·        Good connections with public transport.

·        A supportive Governing Body and school community.

·        A Visual Arts department with historically strong results (pre covid/CAGs/TAGs).

·        A large, well-resourced studio space for teaching.

·        Dedicated photography studios.

·        An independent nursery on school site

For further information, a recruitment pack or to visit, please contact Lin Southan (Business Manager) at southanl@eastbrookschool.org or on 0203 780 3609.

We strongly encourage you to visit us prior to application so that you can see our exceptional school and outstanding facilities first hand.

Closing date for applications: 17th March 2023  

In line with expected safeguarding requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. Please visit our website to find out more about us - www.eastbrookschool.org