French Teacher opportunity - KS3, KS4 and primary, 12 month, part-time contract
John Ruskin School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- QTS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- W/c 21 Feb 2022. A later start date may be considered.
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2022
Job overview
Teacher of French 0.67FTE, 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover), for February 2022 start
The Fells Federation is made up of two small, forward-thinking schools in the heart of the Lake District, John Ruskin Secondary school in Coniston, and Coniston CofE Primary School. We are wishing to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and multi-skilled colleague to a twelve month fixed term position in our French department as maternity leave cover. As well as teaching in John Ruskin School, the successful applicant will deliver French to primary students.
We are looking for someone who is:
- An inspirational and passionate teacher
- Visionary with the energy and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate
- Committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for all students
Both schools have been rated as good by Ofsted, describing the secondary in 2019 as a place where, ‘Staff and students are highly motivated to do their best and everyone thrives’. We have two French teachers who work closely together to deliver an engaging and fully accessible curriculum in KS3 and KS4. Every student at John Ruskin School takes French at KS3 - our lessons are tailored to a full range of ability. We also collaborate with colleagues in France to give our students opportunities to communicate with French pupils and make the language come alive.
A person specification, job description, information about the department and application form are all attached. Please use our application form and send it to admin@jrs.org.uk
Application form and guidance notes are also available on the Vacancies page of www.jrs.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 31 January 2022, 11am
Interviews: To be arranged for a mutually convenient time and date
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check for regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any other pre-employment checks in relation to the safeguarding of our students as necessary.
Attached documents
About John Ruskin School
Located in Coniston, Cumbria, John Ruskin School is a high-performing and small secondary school. With approx. 240 pupils aged 11-16, it boasts a range of teaching and recreational facilities and activities in a great Lake District location. Staff are able to swim, run, walk, cycle at the end of a school day; cars can be left on site until the gates are closed. Parking on site for staff is free of charge. We value staff development and will work with you on CPD opportunities.
Headteacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Values and Vision
We foster a strong sense of community among students, and are able to motivate and inspire students by knowing them well as individuals. The school offers a wide-ranging curriculum for its students, is over-subscribed, popular and thriving.
Ofsted
“This is a warm, welcoming school where everyone feels valued, safe and secure. There is a wonderful atmosphere for learning. Staff and students are highly motivated to do their best, so everyone thrives. Teaching and achievement have improved since the last inspection and are now good. Well planned professional development and opportunities to share best practice are ensuring these improvements continue into the future.
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