Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish, French or German)
The Minster School
Nottinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2024
Job overview
THE MINSTER SCHOOL, SOUTHWELL
A Church of England Academy
Member of the Minster Trust for Education
NOR 1650, inc. 400 in the Sixth Form, Age Range 7-18
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
To commence September 2024
MPS / UPS
Permanent / Full Time
The Minster School is a highly regarded, oversubscribed school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy, we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breathe our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1650 students on roll including 380 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the junior department. We are regularly amongst the top schools in Nottinghamshire for achievement and attainment.
Alongside serving our own students, we are the home of East Midlands East Maths Hub, a strategic partner of the Redhill Teaching Hub and a member of the Minster Learning Alliance. The Minster School is a member of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi academy trust.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious, and creative teacher of languages to join our MFL faculty. You will have a specialism in Spanish, French or German, and ideally be able to teach a second language up to Key Stage 4. You will join a highly successful school, with an expectation to strive for excellence at every opportunity, commit to sharing practice with others. You can also expect the highest quality of support, excellent benefits, and personal professional development. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our large Languages faculty:
- The team consists of 8 members of staff, including a number of native level French and Spanish specialists
- The team are situated in a dedicated teaching corridor in the centre of the school, including a languages computer lab
- We run many residential visits, including recent visits to France, Spain and Germany
- We offer a number of languages enrichments including clubs, links with European partner schools and an off-timetable ‘Languages Day’ for Key Stage 3.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent classroom teacher able to teach throughout the age and ability range (Key Stage 3, 4 and 5)
- be passionate about languages and be able to inspire a similar enthusiasm in our students
- be committed to raising the attainment of all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged
- demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- be committed to supporting and contributing to our school ethos of Succeeding Together and the values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service
Candidates should apply through the TES website and follow the guidance notes as provided. CV’s will not be accepted. For further information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document which will be posted on the TES website under the job listing.
For more information about the role, please contact our HR Assistant Lizz Caunt – l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 - 9.00am
Interviews: Friday 24th May 2024
Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.
The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:
- Integrity - we do the right thing
- Wisdom - we think deeply
- Kindness - we care about each other
- Collaboration - we are better together
- Service - we pursue the greater good.
We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.
The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if we receive suitable applications for the role.
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About The Minster School
The Minster School is a highly successful secondary school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breath our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1600 students on role including 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the Junior School. We are oversubscribed and are regularly in the top schools in Nottinghamshire for attainment and progress.
Alongside serving our own students, we are a national support school, the home school of East Midlands East Maths Hub and lead a Learning Alliance providing Initial Teacher Training, Professional Learning and School Improvement support. The Minster School is also the foundation school in the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE).
The school can trace its origins to 956AD where it provided the education to the choristers of Southwell Minster. Whilst still maintaining its heritage and history the school is now a vibrant and forward-looking academy housed in a state-of-the-art building built in 2007. We are passionate about learning and developing new ways to engage, challenge and support students in their studies.
As a school we believe strongly that students should have a broad and immersive experience throughout their school life. As a result, enrichment remains a key part of our provision. Whether it be our highly anticipated musical productions, sporting success or our wide variety of extra-curricular visits, we believe that learning should flourish beyond the classroom.
At the heart of all that we do is a drive to enable all members of our school community to work together, care for each other and strive to realise their potential in their studies and all other aspects of life.
An extract from our last Ofsted inspection (November 2023):
“The school is very well led and managed. Leaders lead with a strong moral purpose. They have high expectations of pupils’ learning, attitudes and behaviour. Overwhelmingly, staff say that they are proud to work at the school. They have high aspirations for all pupils. They are committed to, and make a positive difference in, pupils’ lives.”
To find out more visit: www.minsterschool.org.uk
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