Park High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher.  We’d love you to come and join us!

We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

Applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers would be warmly welcomed.  

If you are a genuinely passionate and committed teacher who wants to work in a school where teaching is a pleasure, and in a school that puts learning at the heart of all it does, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Appointment for September 2024

Full time position, Part time will be considered

Outer London Pay Scale, Permanent 

Engineering experience desirable

Closing date:  Friday 10^th May 2024

Details and an application form may be downloaded from the school's website.  Please also submit a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4.  Applications should be returned to HR, hr@parkhighstanmore.org.uk.

1.        Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join an excellent department.  This post is suitable either for a teacher who is currently in training (ECT) or someone who would like to widen their experience. This post offers real opportunities for professional and career development.

Park High is an 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1600 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities.

We can offer:

• An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative and engaging learning is at the core of all we do. 
• An award winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.
• A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.
• Outstanding outcomes with a significantly positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.
• Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.
• A supportive, enthusiastic and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.
• An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across three Key Stages.

2.        Curriculum, staffing and resources

All students at KS3 follow a three-year programme on a carousel. As students’ progress through Year 7 to 9 they are given the opportunity to focus on specific aspects of the subject such as Product Design, Food, Preparation and Nutrition, Engineering, Textiles and Graphics. However, at its core is creativity and imagination. To do this effectively, students are taught a broad range of subject knowledge and that draw upon additional disciplines such as Mathematics, Science, Computing and Art. Through a variety of creative and practical activities, students are taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making in all specialisms of Design and Technology.

At KS4, we offer students the opportunity to either choose GCSE Food, Preparation and Nutrition, GCSE Design & Technology or GCSE Engineering. We also offer the Vocational course in Engineering.  At KS5 we offer A level Design and Technology through Product Design. The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the key stages from KS3 to KS4.

Our facilities offer students CAD/CAM access in the department, we have modern machinery and equipment throughout the department. All staff have access to their own laptops with wireless access. This is an exciting time for the department as we continue to develop our curriculum to enthuse and challenge our students appropriately.

3.        Staff development

Park High School recognises that its staff are our greatest resource and so we invest time and effort into everyone’s professional development. We offer an extensive programme of professional development, which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Park High School.   Professional development underpins all our work.

Staff development is highly regarded and we have strong partnerships with universities and other higher education institutions and we actively support our staff in pursuing Master’s and other higher qualifications.

"Quality assurance, continuing professional development and performance development all work together well. Training is high quality and often personalised. There is an impressive suite of in-house training resources and these match school values and priorities." Challenge Partners 2024

4.        Pastoral role

All staff are involved in the tutorial system, most as tutors with tutor groups.  This is an important part of our work.

We are committed to the delivery of Personal Social Health Citizenship & Economic Education (PSHCEe) which all teachers as tutors are expected to teach. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHCEe develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive both as individuals and members of society. We have a high quality provision of PSHCEe at Park which has been recognised nationally.

Extensive support and CPD is provided for practitioners of the subject. Teaching this subject provides an invaluable opportunity to further develop your pastoral provision as a tutor, in addition to growing professionally by participating in the delivery of our outstanding provision.  

              

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.