Part-time Teacher of French & Spanish
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- commensurate with qualifications & experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2019
Job overview
Role
The Headmaster is looking to appoint a high achieving graduate to teach French and Spanish within a highly successful department. This is a part-time post (approximately 0.8 FTE), and the successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm and passion for French and Spanish and be capable of teaching French to A Level, and Spanish preferably to GCSE. They should be able to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils, and to contribute to the department in providing and delivering excellent teaching.
The Department
The MFL Department take pride in their teaching, and the results are consistently very good. The post would involve teaching French to committed A level and GCSE examination groups, and Spanish teaching at GCSE and, possibly, A level. However, the exact make-up of the job will depend in part on the candidate’s abilities and interests. The department follows the AQA GCSE French and Spanish specifications at KS4 and AQA French and Spanish specifications at A level. Able linguists are encouraged to take two languages at GCSE, and most students are encouraged to take at least one MFL option, which means that numbers are healthy both at GCSE and then at A level. The department uses Pearson’s Dynamo and Viva teaching resources at Keystage 3. At Keystage 4 the department uses Activelearn, and then at A level they use Kerboodle. The department holds regular department meetings where good practice is pro-actively shared. The department runs an annual Second Form residential trip to Normandy, and then a residential trip to Seville every other year. There are plans for the running of further trips to France.
Successful candidates would find the department a happy and very supportive one in which to work. It consists of three full-time members of staff as well as external ‘language conversations’ assistants.
The department operates dedicated support sessions and it takes part in whole School academic enrichment activities and organises many cross-curricular residential trips.
Person Profile
The successful candidate should have:
• Degree Level qualification related to French (Spanish also desirable)
• Further post-graduate qualifications / experience relating to French and Spanish (desirable)
• Experience of teaching French at KS3-5, and Spanish at KS3-4
• PGCE / QTS (desirable)
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners
• Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise their own workload, remaining professional at all times
• Initiative and resourcefulness, and be able to produce excellent teaching plans
• High standards, accuracy and attention to detail, and be able to meet all deadlines
• Enthusiasm and passion for Modern Foreign Languages, the School and teaching pupils
• A willingness to undertake further professional development
• A desire (or willingness) to support the Christian ethos of the School.
• Strong people skills, including a personal warmth and good humour
• A willingness to support the pastoral side of the School
The Selection Process
Applications are to be made using the School’s application form, available from the School website. Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the Deputy Head (Staff) at j.collins@thekingsschool.co.uk
Applications
Candidates should apply by completing the application form and a letter of application. A CV is not required. Applications should be addressed to:
The Headmaster, The King’s School, Gloucester, GL1 2BG.
Closing date is Monday 18th March at 12 noon, with interviews taking place week commencing 25th March
e-mail: k.woodcock@thekingsschool.co.uk
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Attached documents
About The King's School, Gloucester
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Pitt Street, Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- GL1 2BG
- United Kingdom
The King's School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition as one of the seven famous Cathedral Schools established by Henry VIII in 1541. Now, it is a successful co-educational independent day school with around 700 pupils, aged three to eighteen, offering academic excellence, a celebrated range of extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care.
King's is held in very high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King's was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.
With small classes and inspiring teachers, The King's School offers a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship in the historic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. As a result, the school has a special sense of identity which encourages a moral framework and a powerful feeling of community.
The King's School aims to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities. We offer a unique 'Keystones' approach which identifies and develops individual talents and personal qualities.
Aims and Aspirations
The life of the School at all levels is underpinned by our long term aims and aspirations, which represent the key principles on which King's is based.
- The King's School is a co-educational Independent School offering a distinctive education that is firmly based on Christian principles. We welcome into our community boys and girls of all religious faiths and cultures to promote the qualities of tolerance, understanding, compassion and commitment and to encourage young people to think of others, both within and beyond the community of which they are members.
- King's is by choice a medium-sized school with small classes from age 3 to 18, divided into two schools, Junior (ages 3 – 11) and Senior (ages 11 – 18). Since our Foundation in 1541 as a Cathedral School, we have educated the Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral, a role which is central to our ethos.
- To the best of our ability and resources, the School aims to educate young people from a variety of backgrounds, enhancing this capability by the further development of scholarships and bursaries.
- Through the expertise and dedication of our staff, through our facilities, close relationships with the Cathedral, excellent pastoral care and general ethos, we seek to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities.
- Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to appreciate the importance of self-discipline. All pupils are treated as individuals, though at the same time they are encouraged to contribute to group work, teamwork and the community as a whole.
- The School is committed to a broad, balanced and well-knit curriculum which is relevant to the needs of its pupils. The curriculum offers scope for individual specialisation where appropriate and is constantly reviewed in the light of developments within the School, nationally and internationally. Innovation is encouraged.
- Whether pupils are of high or average academic ability, the School aims to enable them to develop fully as individuals, to prepare them for responsible adult life and to encourage qualities of initiative and leadership.
- Celebrating achievement is seen as a valued part of the School's success. Pupils' performances in academic life, sport, activities and the performing arts are all recognised in assemblies, in newsletters, on Speech Day, at Junior School Prizegiving and in many other ways.
Working at King's
King's places great importance on staff wellbeing and offers a number of benefits to support this, including:
- A peer-run staff wellbeing programme that operates year-round
- An on-site doctor available to staff for short consultations
- A staff "wellbeing day" - an additional day off that can even be taken during term time!
As a school, it is our collective aim to develop all staff into reflective practitioners who are committed to the ethos and aspirations of the school, and to empower staff as they work towards their own objectives.
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