This is an improving school. We are an ambitious, community-focused academy of just over 1400 students serving an area of social deprivation. The school is popular locally and is rapidly becoming the school of choice for the community; for the last four years we have been over-subscribed in Year 7.
We are an inclusive school, and our motto is ‘We all belong here’. We celebrate our differences and our similarities and do not tolerate discrimination of any type. We have a bold approach to inclusion and work so that all students and staff can bring their authentic selves to school.
We have a cohesive, highly skilled, and ambitious staff team who work hard to ensure that every student is successful. Many of our students face multiple challenges, and it is through clarity of vision, professionalism, and determined support for students and for each other that we are bringing about improvement. We have the highest expectations for all our students and expect that our staff teach to the very highest level. We have a rigorous approach to quality assurance and a significant commitment to Continuing Professional Development. Teachers have many opportunities to improve their teaching pedagogy and pedagogical subject knowledge, and we expect them to make the most of these opportunities to ensure that the highest of standards are maintained.
The school is situated in a modern building. It has well-equipped departments that are arranged in suites of rooms. All teachers have a laptop, all classrooms are equipped with projectors and interactive whiteboards, and all classrooms have access to student laptops.
We are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our students and improving cultural capital through ambitious schemes of learning in all year groups and a varied offer of extra-curricular activities and opportunities. We run trips and visits to places in the UK and across the world, our students take part in a myriad of competitions, and our CEIAG programme is exemplary.
This exciting role offers great opportunities for the successful candidate and a chance to make a difference to some wonderful young people. We are looking for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages who:
- has successful experience of teaching French and Spanish at KS3 and KS4
- has successful experience of teaching a range of abilities
- has successful experience of teaching in a comprehensive school with a significant number of disadvantaged students
Teaching Qualification: A recognized teaching qualification, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent. This qualification includes practical teaching experience and pedagogical training.
Proficiency in Languages: Fluency in both French and Spanish, with the ability to teach these languages at Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS3 and KS4). Some schools may also require proficiency at Key Stage 5 (KS5).
Teaching Experience: Successful experience teaching French and Spanish at the secondary school level, including experience with a range of abilities and working with disadvantaged students.