This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced and innovative leader to widen their experience in preparation for Headship.

Eastbury is a successful, well ordered and inclusive school serving an ethnically diverse community.

In July 2014 we were shortlisted for the TES Secondary School of the year and won the TES Literacy and English award for the second consecutive year. Eastbury has been in the Top 100 most improved schools for three consecutive years and is now achieving good results at both GCSE and in the Sixth form. Our ambition is to become an outstanding school in the next two years. As a result of our success and caring ethos student aspiration and motivation is increasing.

In September 2015 we will become a 3-19 all through school. We are part of the Priority Schools Building Programme which will provide primary accommodation and more modern secondary classrooms. Our mission statement, ‘getting the best for and from all our learners’ is fast becoming a reality.

The successful applicant will play a key role in closing all the achievement gaps, and improving the life chances of all the young people in our local community. Specific responsibilities will be negotiated on appointment reflecting strengths and the key role of this post within the school.

The school is located within easy walking distance of Barking tube and mainline station.

Full details of the post, a job description and person specification are available on our website www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk

Please contact Karen Dunnell kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk or telephone 020 8507 4518 for a telephone appointment to discuss the role or to arrange to visit the school on the afternoon of Friday May 1.

Completed forms should be returned to the Head teacher’s PA, Karen Dunnell kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk
The closing date for applications is Thursday 7 May 2015
Shortlisting will take place on 13 May and interviews will be held on 18 May and 20 May 2015.

Eastbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. Applicants will be required to complete a ‘Disqualification by Association’ Applicant Declaration as part of the safeguarding procedure.

Eastbury Comprehensive School
Hulse Avenue, Barking, Essex IG11 9UW
Tel: 020 8507 4518
Headteacher: Mr David Dickson BSc (Hons), MA, NPQH
Roll 1,800 (rising to 2,240 in 2020)
www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk