Teacher of French
The West Bridgford School
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 to £38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2017
Job overview
Fixed Term Teacher of French
FOR JANUARY 2018
Salary dependent on experience: £22,917 to £38,633
The West Bridgford School has an opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and well qualified teacher of French to start in January 2018 until 31st August 2018. Applicants should be able to teach French up to A level.
The person we are seeking will be an excellent linguist; able to teach languages in a challenging and inspiring way; skilled in the use of technology to enhance their teaching; fully committed to helping students achieve high standards of academic success.
We are offering excellent professional development opportunities; the chance to work as part of a team committed to continuous improvement; a positive learning ethos with all abilities of students; the potential, if appropriate, to teach A Level to the most able Key Stage 5 students.
We would welcome a newly qualified entrant into the profession as well as more experienced colleagues.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
For further information, and an application pack, please visit our web site at www.wbs.school/vacancies or email vacancies@wbs.school
Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We do not accept applications through recruitment agencies.
Closing date for applications is Monday 27th November 2017 at 12-noon
Principal: Mr R McDonough
Secondary roll: 1593 including 349 in the sixth form
Part of the East Midlands Education Trust
Attached documents
About The West Bridgford School
- The West Bridgford School
- Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG2 7FA
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mr Tim Peacock
About The School
Located in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, The West Bridgford School is a co-educational secondary academy with over 1,700 pupils from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds. Considerably larger than the average secondary school, our school combines a rich history with a modern and inclusive ethos. We are proud to be a part of the East Midlands Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust that oversees several schools in the region.
Our Values and Vision
At The West Bridgford School, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, caring, and inclusive community that empowers all learners to achieve their full potential.
We uphold high expectations for our pupils and ourselves, emphasising excellent teaching, a culture of ambition, and our core values of Kindness, Respect, and Determination.
Safeguarding is at the heart of our work; we believe that students who feel safe and secure are able to thrive and achieve.
We are deeply committed to providing personalised support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our inclusive ethos ensures that every pupil feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
By joining our team, you will contribute to a community that is proud of its students, parents, and staff, all working together to be "The best we can be."
Ofsted
“The school has a caring ethos and sets high standards for the children, which it supports them to achieve.”
As an Outstanding school, as confirmed by our most recent Ofsted inspection, we take pride in our academic excellence, the breadth of opportunities we offer, and our strong commitment to personal development and wellbeing. Our Ofsted report noted that “Pupils can take on an extensive range of responsibilities and opportunities to develop their leadership skills, including in the sixth form. Students take great pride in supporting their younger peers.”
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