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Enabling potential, expecting the best
Outside the classroom...
'Pupils enjoy school and this is reflected in their good levels of attendance' Ofsted 2018
'Thank you for offering our children such rich opportunities to flourish - give them wings and they will learn to fly!' Parent
'Thank you Denefield for initiating our daughter's interest, resulting in something she thoroughly enjoys.' Parent
Outside the classroom...
'There is a caring and stimulating ethos in the school, which enables pupils to make strong progress and achieve well' Ofsted 2018
'Thank you so much for showing me, my husband and daughter around the school. We were all blown away by Denefield and fell completely in love with it.' Prospective parent
'Teachers plan effectively for the needs of pupils of varying abilities' Ofsted 2018
'Progress in the Sixth Form is strong in both applied and vocational subjects' Ofsted 2018
'... thanks to all the staff that have given up their half term to give these children such wonderful memories.' Parent, following visit to Malta
'The wide range of clubs and activities on offer are appreciated by pupils' Ofsted 2018
'The progress of pupils is accelerating steadily in all year groups' Ofsted 2018
'Thank you to all of the staff who have supported our son through a difficult time in his life. We are so very grateful that your policies are not merely pieces of paper, but that you act on them for the benefit of the students.' Parent
Join Us
Work with Us
Thank you for showing an interest in applying for a post at Denefield School. I do hope you find the information on our website informative and that it will enable you to reach a decision on whether to apply for the post. In particular, when preparing your application, you may find the 'Welcome' and 'Our Ethos' sections of interest.
I welcome enquiries from all good teachers, regardless of subject specialism. In particular, I would like to hear from teachers of English, mathematics and science. Please let me know if you are interested in finding out more about teaching at Denefield, by completing our Expression of Interest form, even if we are not currently advertising vacancies for your subject.
I hope that you will take the time to visit us and to reflect carefully on the potential this post will offer you. If you like what you see and wish to be considered for the role, please complete the relevant application form. You should also write a letter (no more than two sides of A4) which outlines the skills, qualities, attributes and experience you would bring to the role based on the information provided in the job and person specification.
At Denefield we take safeguarding very seriously and consequently the successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS enhanced check for regulated activity. Please do not include CVs with your application as these will be disregarded for safeguarding purposes.
I hope you will consider joining my team and I look forward to receiving your application form and covering letter. Electronic applications are fully acceptable and these should be emailed to recruitment@denefield.org.uk. Please do not hesitate to contact me, or indeed one of my colleagues, should you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit.
Lucy Hillyard
Headteacher
Are you an outstanding teacher who would like to work at Denefield?
If so, we would like to hear from you, even if we are not currently advertising for a teacher in your specialist area. Simply complete the 'expression of interest form' to the right of this page and return it to recruitment@denefield.org.uk and we will contact you to discuss possible opportunities.