PDE / Citizenship Teacher (maternity cover)

Jo Richardson Community School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive community at a leading secondary school dedicated to fostering student success and well-being. This role offers the chance to develop and implement innovative strategies within the Personal Development Education department, enhancing the curriculum and promoting key values. With a commitment to professional development, staff are supported in their growth and well-being, ensuring a fulfilling work environment. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Low Staff Turnover

Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high standards of teaching and pastoral care.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies for curriculum enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to raise the profile of the PDE Department.
• Liaise with the pastoral team and support enrichment activities.
• Promote SMSC education and British values.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent Enquiry

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Please note that only fully completed Jo Richardson School application forms will be considered. Due to our safeguarding procedures, we do not accept CVs.

JRCS

This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding secondary school as part of a friendly and hard-working department. Established as a brand-new school in 2002, we moved into our award-winning £30 million accommodation in 2005. The school is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and yet just minutes by car from the Essex countryside.

The school prides itself on providing both teaching and non-teaching staff with effective support to ensure that the professional development needs of all staff are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. Wednesday afternoons are devoted to CPD and the school has a very strong record of developing staff.JRCS is such a special place to work.Staff wellbeing is important to us; we are a caring and supportive school.Staff turnover is low, and staff enjoy being part of our supportive and friendly community.

In 2023/24 JRCS achieved another set of excellent outcomes at both KS4 and KS5. 67% of our students achieved a level 4+ in both English and Maths and 50% achieved a level 5 pass in both English and Maths. At KS5 our A*-C grade was 86%; with 58% achieving A*-B grades. Our Sixth Form continues to work in partnership with four other schools to deliver the highest quality post-16 education pathways for our students.

We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive school and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Success for All’. Academic rigour runs alongside a commitment to character education and extra-curricular activities. Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, together with our educational trips programme is second to none and ensures all students get the chance to extend their academic, social, and cultural experiences outside of the classroom.

In May 2024, Ofsted graded the school as outstanding in every category!

“The work done by this school in supporting pupils to develop into successful young adults is exceptional.”

“Behaviour in class is very positive. Pupils work collaboratively in lessons to get the most out of learning. The school is a calm and productive environment.”

This is established through the development of highly positive professional relationships between staff and students that ensures a culture of high aspiration and respect.We are looking for staff who are committed to providing our students with the highest standards of teaching and pastoral care.

PDE / Citizenship at JRCS

Personal development education is the foundation roots from which learning, motivation and reaching your full potential can grow. The balanced student who has a stable mental and physical well-being can truly thrive in academic education. Knowing the core values of mutual respect, identity, morals, democracy and keeping yourself safe (contextualized awareness and safety) is fundamental and is the springboard for success. Understanding the world around them and how to navigate through it is so important. Therefore, our aim is to ensure students are empowered with the knowledge on their rights, responsibilities and ways to support positive wellbeing as well as being active citizens.

Our curriculum places emphasis on the key Citizenship themes (which encompasses the British values) throughout which also leads onto an option subject at GCSE. In whole, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum in both breadth and depth of the topics taught at KS3, Year 10 PDE and GCSE.

Through the PDE and GCSE curriculum students develop and become critical and analytical thinkers, develop their political literacy, British values, Emotional literacy, Physical and mental health and well-being. In our teaching students become advocates on topical issues that they feel passionate about and reflect their values.

Soft Skills learned in PDE: teamwork, communication, independent enquiry, thinking, problem solving, decision making, emotional intelligence, respect, creativity, leadership and organization.

Responsibilities

·Develop and implement strategies to raise the profile of the PDE Department in terms of curriculum areas and enhance the PDE curriculum and wider opportunities.

·Carry out any specific departmental role delegated to you by the HOD.

·Liaise with the pastoral team and the tutor time program.

·Support on the ACHIEVE days and all department enrichment activities.

·Promote our SMSC education, British values, and CEG wider school program

High quality induction, including a two-week ECT school-based immersion programme in July, is available to all staff at JRCS as part of our strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Please log onto our website www.jorichardson.org.uk for further details about the school, this post, a link to our recent Ofsted report and the application process itself. All applications should be made online by clicking the ‘Apply Now' link. Please contact Margaret Stone or Vicky Garland on [e-mail] if you wish to arrange a visit to the school.

JRCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date:8am on Friday 16th May 2025

Interviews:Thursday 22nd May 2025

Headteacher: Lisa Keane

Castle Green, Gale St, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4UN