DofE Co-ordinator
Ditton Park Academy
Slough
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2.3 (£3,017)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2023
Job overview
SASH Education Trust is seeking to appoint, DofE Co-ordinator to join the Team at Ditton Park Academy.
DPA offers a truly comprehensive and inclusive education, serving a vibrant and diverse community with 1,150 students aged 11 to 18. The Academy provides excellent continuous professional development & learning opportunities.
We encourage all potential candidates to come and visit us, for an informal meeting/tour, if they are considering making an application.
We are looking to appoint a Duke of Edinburgh Award Coordinator as early as possible. The DofE Award is a UK Charity that makes a difference to young people’s lives and prepares them for life and work.
Over 275,000 young people per year from every possible background take part in the DofE programme to broaden their horizons, develop their leadership skills, learn to work with others, volunteer in their local communities, increase their employability, and prove to themselves they can succeed at a serious challenge.
DofE Coordinators perform a vital role on behalf of the Charity and the Licensed Organisation, DPA. They are the person who sets up and manages the DofE in a centre and oversee the groups.
Can you:
- Deliver a high-quality programme to young people in DofE groups;
- Manage and provide a safe and enjoyable programme for participants
- Encourage the use of the eDofE platform by participants for the completion of Awards
- Celebrate achievements as often as possible
This vacancy is open to all staff (teaching and support).
If you wish to be considered please complete an application form found on the school website and return it to: Sarah Cuthbert (s.cuthbert@dittonparkacademy.co.uk)
Closing Date: 10am, Friday 29 September 2023
Interviews to be held: w/c 2 Oct 2023
Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About Ditton Park Academy
About Ditton Park Academy
Ditton Park Academy is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Slough, Berkshire. The academy has a sixth form and educates students within the 11-19 age range. Currently, there are 1100 pupils and we are heavily oversubscribed.
We are a local, co-educational community Academy serving the young people and their families in the South-East of Slough in the Kings Reach Estate just off Upton Court Park. Ditton Park Academy opened in 2014 and moved into a multi-million-pound purpose-built building in 2017. The academy is part of an innovative collaboration between the headteachers of the 13 secondary schools in Slough (SASH).
Values and vision
Ditton Park Academy promotes an ethos of “active citizens”, whereby students are empowered to participate in decision making and provide input into the wellbeing, public service and economic sufficiency of their community. To help students achieve this, the academy is focused on providing an excellent teaching and learning environment that is inclusive and caters for students as individuals.
The academy’s aim is to provide educational and workplace opportunities that are geared towards maximising achievement. Teachers work hard to deliver the right curriculum for students, along with a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities.
All visitors will notice, when they visit, how proud the students and staff are of our Academy.
Nick Caulfield
Principal
Address: Kings Reach, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7UX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1753 537594
Website: http://www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk/
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