Modern Foreign Languages Coach - French/German/Spanish - Fixed Term, Brighton

MFL Coach – French / German / Spanish:  Fixed Term

Are you interested in helping young people develop their language skills? This is a very exciting time for the MFL department as we have become a core subject in KS4 and thus have an ever-increasing number of students studying languages at GCSE level.

Patcham High School is looking to appoint an MFL Coach to work alongside our students both in class and in small groups. Student groups may consist of KS3 or KS4 students. The post is initially in place until the end of the next academic year, ending 31st August 2023, with the possibility of an extension of contract for the following academic year.

Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27. The school is successful and rapidly improving, and aims to become outstanding. It is known for its innovative approach and values professional development very highly.

This opportunity may well appeal to candidates who wish to experience working in a school environment with a view to pursuing a career in education or to candidates who already have QTS but are looking for a change of direction. Coaches who decide to embark on this route will be supported in their applications for PGCE and Schools Direct training courses.

The hours of work are 37 per week, 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday on a term time only contract, and will be paid for 47.15 weeks per year.

The salary is LGA Scale 5 Point 12 -17 currently £22,571 - £24,920 full time equivalent.  The pro rata salary range is £20,465-£22,595 per annum.  The actual starting salary for the successful candidates will be £20,465 per annum.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference. 

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/ and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise, either by email 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.

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 are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Closing date:  Thursday 9th June at 1pm

Interviews: Week commencing 13th June