Modern Foreign Languages Teacher

Modern Foreign Languages Teacher 

(With ability to teach German at KS3 & KS4 desirable)

Salary: MPS/UPS + Fringe

Full Time Permanent

Required for September 2019  

Rickmansworth School is an 11-19 heavily oversubscribed co-educational partially (35%) selective converter academy with 1260 on roll, expanding to 1450 over the next five years. Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted (November 2017). Staff Development recognised as an area of excellence by Challenge Partners (March 2018), with 3 staff achieving national finals in last 2 years. Academic results are strong with GCSE Progress 8 +0.25 (sig +ve), EBacc 39% and A level almost 50% A*-B grades, with 100% students securing first choice destinations.  

The School is in a strong, stable financial position. £3.5m school expansion completed September 2018 which included New Sixth-form centre, ten classrooms, drama theatres and film editing suite. Outstanding staff well-being programme includes fortnightly well-being period, Childcare vouchers, Flu jabs, Access to the Fitness Suite and swimming pool, Pilates classes, Yoga class, and Free eye tests.

Our students enjoy learning and are a pleasure to teach. We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

About the Modern Foreign Language Department

As a Faculty we aim:

• to develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication,

• to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken,

• to encourage positive attitudes to foreign language learning and to speakers of foreign languages and tolerance and respect to other cultures and civilisations,

• to develop an awareness of the nature of language and language learning,

• to form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study and work,

• to promote learning skills of more general application,

• to develop pupils’ understanding of themselves and their culture and

• to provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.

Key Stage 3:

Students are taught languages in mixed ability groups.

From September 2017 students have studied French and German in Year 7. They have 3 lessons of each language over a two-week period and will choose which one they want to continue with at the end of the Year. This will continue with future cohorts. In the current Year 8, students study both French and German and in Year 9 students have opted for French or German. We have a small number of students in these Year groups studying a second language as part of a twilight programme.

Key Stage 4:

French and German (GCSE) Examination Board: AQA

Approximately 70% of the cohort follow a GCSE in a Modern Language. We operate a Pathways system.

This system means the most able have to do a language (or two if they choose) and others have it as an option if they want to complete a language. Please note that the 70% also refers to the fact we have very able students at our school.

Key Stage 5:

French and German (Advanced Level) -Examination Board: AQA German & Edexcel (French)

Extra-Curricular:

The MFL department are highly regarded in the school and the Head of MFL is a Specialist Leader in Education. The department are very active and run a variety of events including; trips to France and Germany, cake sales and the famous MFL factor. In the Summer Term we organise some outreach work with our local primary schools which builds on the links we have already established through the Language Leader Programme. We organise trips to the Christmas markets in Berlin and Amiens for Year 8 students which are hugely popular and a favourite with students. Work experience in the target language country is a possibility for students in Years 12 and/or 13.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Application forms and details can be obtained from the website www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk, by calling the School on 01923 773296 or by email to rspinks@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk 

Deadline for applications: 8:00am Monday 25 March 2019

Interview date: Wednesday 27 March 2019

Suitable applicants may be interviewed upon receipt of an application