Teacher of French

Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom

Job description

MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

TEACHER OF FRENCH

FULL TIME

(part time will also be considered)

TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL SCALE

£31,737 - £46,525

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Teacher of French to join our very successful Languages department from September 2024, or sooner if possible. The successful candidate would be expected to teach at KS3 and KS4. KS5 teaching would be available for a suitably experienced teacher. The capacity to teach Spanish to KS3, is also very helpful.

We are looking for someone who -

·        Enjoys being part of a team and sharing ideas and materials

·        Wants to make lessons fun and engaging

·        Wants to participate in language trips and activities

·        Enjoys learning new skills

Please note, current or recent experience of teaching in a UK school is required. (This would include those currently undertaking teacher training).

The languages department is:

·        a welcoming and supportive team, keen to develop and improve, both as individual practitioners and as a group

·        fully equipped with resources and relevant technology, including interactive white boards

·        successfully offering the full range of qualifications up to A Level Spanish and French

At MSSC, we offer:

·        All ECT’s start on MPS2

·        Flexible Working Contracts

·        TGPS & LGPS

·        Wellbeing Programme & Support

·        Free use of onsite gym

·        Targeted CPD & Training

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton. The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark. Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school. As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.

·        “The school makes people feel special” Parent

·        “Being at Moulton School has been a great experience and I have learnt lots!” Year 8 student.

·        “As a new member of staff, I was made to feel valued and supported. Joining the school mid-way through a pandemic, I was apprehensive but the staff at Moulton school made me so welcome and it wasn't long before I felt part of the MSSC team. There is an ethos of kindness and it shows. I have never worked with staff that are so motivated by their school's values. The leadership team are always close-by and ready to help and offer solutions, support and friendly encouragement. Thank you MSSC, I am so proud to work at this wonderful school.  Teacher. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school. 

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures. 

Further details and application forms are available from the school website and on TES.com

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Salary

£31.74k - £46.53k per annum