Teacher of MFL
Kettering Science Academy
Kettering, Northamptonshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2019
Job overview
BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SPECIALISIM GERMAN)
KETTERING
START: January 2020
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time
SALARY: MPS/UPS, a suitable responsibility point would be considered for the right candidate
We have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant, well qualified and committed teacher of German and French to join a dynamic, well-resourced, supportive and high performing MFL department. The department, has a history of strong outcomes at GCSE especially in German and has consistently performed above national expectations. It is therefore one of the strongest departments in the Academy.
French and German are popular subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4 as students are conscientious and motivated to learn a language. Students are well behaved in lessons which allows students to learn in calm yet creative environment. So if you are an experienced teacher or an NQT and are passionate about delivering high quality language lessons we would welcome an application from you.
The successful candidate will:
• Be able to teach German across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and the ability to teach French is desirable.
• Be willing to go above and beyond what is expected, encouraging students to achieve as highly as possible.
• Possess a tenacious ambition for their students, seeking to give them exciting and engaging opportunities for learning.
• Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire and motivate students to achieve and succeed in languages.
• Be passionate with regard to implementing the curriculum and developing further extra-curricular opportunities.
• Committed to their own professional development and to the overall success of the department.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12pm Monday 21 October 2019
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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About Kettering Science Academy
- Kettering Science Academy
- Deeble Road, Kettering
- Northamptonshire
- NN15 7AA
- United Kingdom
We are an Academy that aspires to be the best at everything we do. We inspire achievement in our students and believe in developing the whole person through strong academic and pastoral support. We are a caring, proactive community, which has the students at the heart of everything we do.
Our students receive high quality teaching in a fantastic learning environment, ensuring that they reach their potential of being the best they can be. KSA supports a wealth of extracurricular activities and educational experiences that help students prepare for life in the wider world. Students are treated as individuals at KSA, and receive an education that is best tailored to their abilities and aspirations.
We are proud to be part of Brooke Weston Trust, who has grown into a family of 10 primary and secondary schools throughout the East Midlands, united by our mission and values. More than 7,000 students between the ages of 3-18 are now educated in a Brooke Weston Trust school, supported by more than 1000 passionate members of staff.
The Brooke Weston Trust Way
Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities.
Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks, as well as being able to access a range of first-class professional development opportunities through our Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.
Our schools include:
· Beanfield Primary Academy
· Brooke Weston Academy
· Compass Primary Academy
· Corby Business Academy
· Corby Technical Academy
· Gretton Primary School
· Kettering Science Academy
· Oakley Vale Primary School
· Peckover Primary School
· Thomas Clarkson Academy
Benefits
Being a member of the Brooke Weston Trust family not only comes with fantastic opportunities, but also great perks;
· Free Breakfast and Lunch for all members of staff
· Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
· Bike2Work Scheme
· Subsidised Gym Membership
· Emphasis on staff wellbeing, with access to resources such as Education Support Partnership and an Employee Assist Programme
· Staff CPD and access to the Brooke Weston Trust Teaching School
Teaching colleagues who would like to progress into leadership positions can also apply to join the Brooke Weston Trust Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an exciting new initiative designed to nurture talent and develop future leaders within the Trust through a programme of mentoring and professional development tailored to the needs of our Trust.
We actively encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a visit to one or more of our schools so we can show you how we work, let you see the schools in action and talk to our colleagues.
To find out more about what it means to be part of the Brooke Weston Trust Family please check out the career page on our website here.
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