MFL Lead Practitioner (French Specialism)
Rosebery School
Surrey
- £42,403 - £49,086 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- GLF Lead Practitioner Pay Range GLP1 to GLP7
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2020
Job overview
Are you an inspiring teacher in search of a new opportunity to become a Lead Practitioner in an Ofsted Outstanding, supportive and high performing school
Your opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding and motivated Teacher of French who will contribute to the leadership of teaching and learning in our highly successful MFL department which inspires and engages students and encourages a love of languages at all Key Stages. The department also teaches Spanish at all Key Stages and therefore your ability to contribute to this would be advantageous, although an additional second language of any kind would be helpful.
The MFL team is both friendly and supportive, committed to professional development, learning from each other and sharing good practice. As such, there is a positive learning environment providing a good learning experience for our students who work hard and want to do well.
As a Lead Practitioner at Rosebery School, and working as part of the GLF Trust, you will have many opportunities to enhance your career and follow a pathway into leadership if desired.
Why choose us
Rosebery is a vibrant and stimulating place to work. We have a record of high performance but continually challenge all members of our community to improve further, in order to fulfil our moral purpose to provide the best possible educational experience for our students who are a delight to teach.
We set high expectations for all, but this is accompanied by a support system for students and staff which includes universal access to coaching and mentoring, significant opportunities for individualised personal, academic and professional development and a culture which emphasises kindness and integrity above all.
We are committed to creating a happy, purposeful and secure environment which provides the opportunity for all to develop and grow; to build confidence and self-belief; and to be enriched and stimulated so that everyone plays an active and positive part of the Rosebery, Epsom and wider communities.
We hope that you will want to come and join this unique school community and encourage you to visit our website to see The Rosebery Way in action before making an application to us.
What we offer:
• An exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in an Ofsted Outstanding School.
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
• Classrooms with SMART boards.
• Extensive use of Google Drive to facilitate a sharing of resources.
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools.
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work efficiently and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service.
• Onsite parking, canteen and coffee bar.
What we are looking for:
You will:
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who will teach French to students of all abilities in Years 7 to 13.
• Be able to contribute to the leadership of teaching and learning within the MFL department.
• Have high standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be enthusiastic and highly motivated, committed to working as part of a team.
• Have the ability to motivate both students and your peers with a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.
• Be passionate about student welfare.
Salary Scale: GLF Lead Practitioner Pay Range GLP1 to GLP7 (£42,403 to £49,086)
Working Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 20 April 2020
Please see the attached application pack for more details.
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
Attached documents
About Rosebery School
Rosebery is a vibrant and stimulating place to work. We have a record of high performance but continually challenge all members of our community to improve further, in order to fulfill our moral purpose to provide the best possible educational experience for our students who are a delight to teach.
We set high expectations for all, but this is accompanied by a support system for students and staff which includes universal access to coaching and mentoring, significant opportunities for individualised personal, academic and professional development and a culture which emphasises kindness and integrity above all.
We are committed to creating a happy, purposeful and secure environment which provides the opportunity for all to develop and grow; to build confidence and self-belief; and to be enriched and stimulated so that everyone plays an active and positive part of the Rosebery, Epsom and wider communities.
In May 2017, Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
Working at Rosebery is challenging and stimulating. If you choose to join us at this very exciting stage of our development, you will have an opportunity to make a real difference to the way we deliver education for our students. Epsom, Surrey is a thriving market town located only a stone’s throw from London, but a million miles from the hustle and bustle of the capital. The town has lovely theatre and a wide range of parks, shops, restaurants and cafes.
Ten very good reasons to join the staff at Rosebery School
- Our students are a joy to work with and achieve outstanding results at every key stage.
- We are a diverse and inclusive community.
- A personalised professional learning programme is in place for every member of staff.
- Many staff members have been internally promoted.
- Close collaboration with our feeder primaries, neighbouring secondaries and MAT partners ensures that there are many opportunities to work with colleagues in other schools.
- Opportunity to lead training for trainees across the local area, or to benefit from the vast experience of our mentoring team who support the large number of SCITT and PGCE trainees who come to Rosebery each term.
- Children of staff are given priority in our admissions policy.
- Our Leadership Team has an open door policy.
- We employ cover supervisors and dedicated administrative support staff to ensure that teachers at Rosebery are able to use their non-contact time for planning, marking and feedback.
- There are many extra-curricular opportunities for colleagues.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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