Teacher of History

OAKS PARK HIGH SCHOOL 

Teacher of History

Required Spring/Summer term 2025

MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Do you want to be part of a team that is supportive, committed, experienced and takes pride in delivering innovative lessons to inspire the Historians of the future? Then come and join us at Oaks Park High School!

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective classroom teacher with fantastic opportunities to develop their teaching and learning. You will have an excellent knowledge of and understanding of people, events and contexts from a range of historical periods. You will have the ability to think, reflect, debate, discuss and evaluate the past and have a knowledge of Herodotus the 'father of History' and Edward Gibbon the 'father of Modern History'.

You'll become part of a dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about their subject and their students. Our teachers are empowered with the tools they need to succeed, working in well designed classrooms equipped with modern technology and facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning. You will be part of a collaborative culture where being the best you can be is encouraged.

Our school is proud of its strong academic record with a Progress 8 score of 0.63 (versus 0.52 for Local Authority and -0.03 for England). Students and staff work hard to ensure the best academic outcomes. In addition to our drive of delivering the best possible outcomes for students, we have strong pastoral care strategies to best support our students and families.

If you would like to be part of this forward thinking and ambitious school community, we eagerly anticipate receiving your application.

The successful candidate will: 

• Understand the requirements for high quality teaching. 
• Have the ability to teach Politics (would be most welcome but not essential)
• Be able to use ICT in all aspects of your work. 
• To have sound knowledge of curriculums and be able to teach GCSE and potentially A-Level. 
• Have excellent administration skills and an ability to meet deadlines. 
• Have the ability to fulfil the requirements of a form tutor. 
• Have good interpersonal skills. 
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels. 
• Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development. 
• Embrace new technologies and ideas that enhance learning. 
• Have the ability to deal sensitively with pupils, parents and colleagues. 
• Be highly self-motivated. 

Why work for Oaks Park High School: 

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning. 
• Work with a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. 
• Strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff. 
• Medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff) 
• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.  
• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment. 
• Committed to staff wellbeing.
• Parking for staff on site.
• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. 

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away. 

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

The closing date for applications will be 9am on Monday 6th January 2025. Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates. 

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed.