Teacher of MFL: Spanish ideally with French/German
Patcham High School
Brighton and Hove
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MTPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of MFL who can teach across the full age and ability range to join our department from September 2019. NQTs are welcome to apply.
Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1000 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham. The school is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are in an exciting phase of development to become ‘Outstanding’. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly.
The MFL department has ‘Hub School’ status as part of a new Modern Foreign Languages HUB scheme established by the Department for Education. As such the languages department is one of only forty five schools across the country who are taking a lead on developing and improving languages teaching during this two year project. This is a very exciting opportunity for us to be a part of such an innovative project and to give our pupils access to the most recent pedagogy and teaching methods with regards to language learning.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is:
• passionate about languages
• able to contribute to the growth of the department
• innovative, dynamic and forward-looking
• ICT literate
• committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities
• a team player
If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in furthering your career, either apply on-line or, please download the application form attached (also available on the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/ If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA by email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk or by telephone 01273 543484
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available
Closing date: Tuesday 21st May 2019 at 1pm
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May 2019
Attached documents
About Patcham High School
- Patcham High School
- Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton
- East Sussex
- BN1 8PB
- United Kingdom
Based in Brighton, Patcham High School is a secondary, community school for students aged between 11 and 16 which currently educates around 1100 students.
Headteacher
John McKee
Values and Vision
Patcham High is a fantastic school and I am hugely privileged to be its Headteacher. We are aspirational, proud and successful. Our children are brilliant and their achievements are remarkable. We see the potential in everyone and we are ambitious for all. Our school is values driven and inclusion is at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child.
We aim to develop well-balanced sixteen-year olds, ready to go out into the wider world, to lead successful and fulfilling lives and to contribute, positively and generously. We place great importance on high quality relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. Our students have hopes for the future and we want to make sure they are qualified with our help and support to make the right choices.
Ofsted report
Patcham High School actively encourages all pupils to experience and value each other’s differences, cultures, backgrounds and abilities. It provides a wide range of opportunities through an ambitious academic curriculum.
Ofsted 2023
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