Modern Foreign Languages Teacher
The Park Community School
Barnstaple
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 - UPS 3
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 January 2019
- Apply by:
- 20 December 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (0.6) Fixed Term until 31 August 2019
Required for January 2019 an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Languages. We seek a colleague with a French specialism but the ability to deliver lower school Spanish would be advantageous.
The Park Community School is a popular 11-16 mixed comprehensive school This is a particularly interesting and rewarding time for you to join us working with a close team of MFL specialists located in a new part of our school each with their own dedicated MFL classroom. We shall provide every possible opportunity for your professional development and future career.
The post offers the opportunity to work in collaboration with a group of successful and supportive colleagues. All members contribute to the organisation and co-ordination of the work of the department. Using a blend of traditional and interactive resources to enhance teaching, learning and a passion for languages.
All pupils begin both French and Spanish in Year 7. In Year 8 setting is introduced. At the end of Year 9 approximately 35% of students choose to continue with a Modern Foreign Language to GCSE with several students each year choosing to continue with two languages. The Department uses AQA for all examination courses.
All languages rooms are equipped with wi-fi, data projector, CD recorder/player, dim-out facilities, white board and storage areas. The team uses a variety of commercially produced resources and has set up a considerable bank of its own materials. There is an extensive Languages area on the school google drive and google classrooms. The school uses classcharts to complement SIMS and this provides each teacher with comprehensive information about each student and is a portal to log homework, rewards and behaviour.
Residential visits are an important feature of the extra-curricular life of the school. With successful trips to Normandy, Barcelona and Madrid.
Park has a proud history and strong sense of tradition, the origins of the school dating back to 1910. We have an excellent reputation within our local community and beyond.
Our vision is for every student to achieve to the best of their potential. In working towards this we recognise the need for a highly skilled, suitably qualified and motivated staff.
FACILITIES
· Excellent capacity for school improvement
· Established support networks
· Rural location in heart of Devon
· Ample on-site car parking
· Good transport links
· Complementary mix of traditional and modern buildings
· Suited departmental areas
· Staff laptop scheme
· Multiple staff CPD opportunities
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About The Park Community School
Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple. Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools. Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.
The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages. In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.
The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.
TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.
Headteacher
Vicky Owen
Vision and values
The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.
Ofsted report
"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."
"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."
"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."
"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"
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