Full/Part Time MFL Teacher
Taunton School
Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 Sep 2017
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2017
Job overview
Taunton School are now recruiting for the following Modern Foreign Languages posts. Must be able to teach one or more of the following subjects:-
Native Italian with a PGCE
A Level Spanish
French - preferably up to Key Stage 4
German - preferably up to Key Stage 4
Applications are therefore welcome from both full time and part time candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidates for the roles will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a strong linguistic background and a passion for sharing this with both the students and the department. NQT teachers will be considered.
Curriculum: • Plan and prepare courses and lessons so that effective teaching takes place within the classroom • Teach according to the educational needs of the pupils within the expectation of the School, as interpreted by the Head of Department • Prepare pupils thoroughly for the appropriate public exams • Mark and moderate coursework as required by the Head of Department • Promote the use of ICT within the curriculum • Set and mark pupils’ work and keep a record of pupils’ performance as is required for internal assessment and external exams • Report the progress, attainments and efforts of the pupils in accordance with agreed School policy • Assist in the production of reports and testimonials as needed from time to time during the year • Assist the Head of Department in developing new courses, teaching methods and materials as is appropriate • Attend such courses as are agreed by the Head of Department or Headmaster, which should help in the development of teaching skills.
General
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils • Assist in monitoring the appearance and general behaviour of pupils around the School, maintaining good order and sound discipline among pupils, including safeguarding their health & safety; • Be actively involved in the School’s pastoral and academic tutorial system; • Implement the School’s agreed policies; • Participate in the School’s appraisal programme; • Be actively involved in the extra-curricular programme; • Cover for absent colleagues, do exam invigilation and other duties as required; • Participate in School based INSET; • Assist with admin, organisational other tasks as may reasonably be requested by the Head of Dept, the Senior Management Team or the Headmaster; • Perform any other duty that the Headmaster from time to time might reasonably request.
Communication & Meetings
• Attend Staff, Department and other meetings as appropriate; • Support effective communication by forwarding documentation or memos to the relevant staff; • Assist with the Department’s contribution to the School marketing effort; • Preserve and foster the good name of the School in all dealings with the wider public. This job description is not definitive and may be adapted dependent upon the skills and interests of the successful applicant.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Attached documents
About Taunton School
Welcome
Founded in 1847, we are an innovative, forward thinking co-educational, non-selective independent school set in a beautiful 56 acre campus in Somerset.
We employ over 600 staff in our school community, in a variety of teaching and support roles, many of whom work for us all year round.
Inspirational teaching can be seen and heard everywhere – from battle re-enactments in History, rockets launching in Design and Technology, to philosophical arguments and debates heard over lunch, and the sound of music rehearsals ringing from the Theatre. We instil a love for learning which stays with an individual throughout their life
We have high expectations of our highly skilled and committed staff and, in return, do everything we can to ensure they have a rewarding and fulfilling career at Taunton School.
We offer a friendly, caring and supportive working environment, underpinned by our belief that it’s essential to look after our people so that they can perform at their very best. Our Investors in People accreditation is proof that we recognise the value of our workforce and are committed to developing the skills of our staff.
We all share a love for Taunton School and a desire to do the best for our students.
Working at Taunton School
Taunton School is set in a beautiful site in arguably one of the most attractive counties in England.
Taunton is in the heart of Somerset in the South West of England and is the area’s county town and commercial centre. The town offers an enviable lifestyle, where culture, art and community are surrounded by natural landscapes and open, public spaces. The region enjoys good weather, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a wonderful coastline.
With a fine range of high quality 19th century Gothic style buildings complemented by 20th century additions, the beautiful buildings comprise vibrant modern classrooms and specialist Arts, Music and Drama spaces. The grounds are well cared for and provide a space for students and staff alike to utilise and enjoy.
Our International Middle School is based at ‘The Grange’ in the nearby village of Kingston St Mary and is a significant historical building with stunning architectural and horticultural features. It really is a home away from home.
Our School ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community.
It’s not just our students we take care of, so as well as the chance to work in an inspiring environment, with beautiful surroundings, we offer the following benefits to staff:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Pension Schemes Teaching Staff and Support Staff
- Death in Service benefits
- Income Protection
- Simply Health (subsidised health plans)
- BUPA Everyday Rewards
- Marsh 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Paid Compassionate leave
- Discounted membership of Taunton School’s Sports Club
- Discounts with local businesses
- Access to onsite refreshment in our state of the art dining facility
- Free onsite parking
- Specsavers Eye-care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Techscheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing resources
ISI report
“The quality of pupils’ overall achievement is good, with many outstanding features. The school is very successful in preparing pupils to shape the world in the 21st century, in line with its ambitious aim. Throughout the school pupils display good, and frequently, excellent levels of understanding, knowledge and skills across all their subjects and activities. Overall, results in public examinations are good in relation to pupils’ abilities, indicating that their progress across the school is above the average for pupils of similar ability, and frequently rapid. Pupils with SEND or EAL progress well because of the support they receive.”
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