Teacher of Mandarin
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham, East Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from January 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
Required for January 2018 at this thriving independent school: an enthusiastic and passionate teacher of Mandarin with the ability to engage and inspire pupils throughout all year groups, teach Mandarin to examination level, and to assist in the development of Mandarin throughout the school.
Flair as a teacher of foreign languages is key as is the ability to be involved in a variety of co-curricular activities. Experience teaching A Level Mandarin is essential. Ideally, the right candidate will be able to offer another modern foreign language although this is not a pre-requisite.
Further information and an application form are available from our website.
To apply, please send your completed application form, with full CV, and the contact details of two referees, to the Headmaster.
Closing date: 9:00am on Friday, 13th October 2017.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
About Bede's Senior School
Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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