The school

Greatfields School opened in September 2016. We are located in Barking, East London, and are proud to be the first secondary school to be built on the Gascoigne Estate. We have quickly established a positive reputation with our parents and local community, and are known for our excellent behaviour and the high ambitions we have for the young people of this community. We currently have approximately 1230 students, including our Sixth Form which opened in September 2022. 

We believe that our young people can compete with any other child in the country, despite the many challenges they face, and we do everything we can to ensure that they have the same opportunities as other young people across the country. It is incumbent upon us to give our students access to high quality teaching and learning; a broad, engaging and challenging curriculum; and to give them access to a wide range of activities, trips and clubs outside of the classroom to develop their cultural capital.  

We passionately believe in ensuring our young people feel safe and happy in school. This is done through the establishment of high expectations and clear routines and by taking a positive approach to behaviour at all times. This means that staff never shout at or demean our young people, and we understand the importance of mutual respect at all levels of the school.  

We care deeply about and understand the responsibility we have towards our local community. This is a school embedded in the community and is one which we are proud to serve.  

Our approach to Teaching and Learning is to challenge our students’ thinking, celebrate mistakes as a way of learning and to develop a Growth Mindset approach to learning. We expect the students to work harder than the teacher in lessons and to be actively engaged throughout. 

We run a three Key Stage 3 and offer a broad curriculum to all of our students at Key Stage 3, including Food Tech, music, art, Textile, PE, computing dance and drama alongside the core subjects. At Key Stage 4, we offer a wide range of subjects including Health and Social Care, Sociology, IMedia, dance and drama. We also offer a broad range of subjects, both A Levels and BTEC, at Key Stage 5. The curriculum is constantly being reviewed and developed to ensure it is responding to the needs of our students. 

Of equal importance is our extended curriculum offer, which provides our students with a wide range of clubs, trips and careers opportunities, which are free and accessible to all of our students. All staff are expected to support in the running of at least one club per week. 

Application Process

We are determined to appoint the best possible candidate for this role and will therefore take all necessary measures to ensure this. 

Interested candidates may wish to visit the school before making a formal application. This can be arranged by contacting Kamar El Ghabaoui, PA to the headteacher: 

 kael@greatfieldsschool.com

Visits will be offered and hosted by the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. If a visit is not possible, it will also be possible to arrange a telephone call.