Teacher of French and/or Spanish (Head of Department)
The Mount School York
YORK
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2018
Job overview
Leading academic independent day and boarding school requires for September 2018
TEACHER OF FRENCH AND/OR SPANISH (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)
The Mount School York is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to continue the growth and development of the Language Department. The successful candidate must be able to teach French and/or Spanish to GCSE and A Level.
Depending upon the language specialism offered, this could either be a full time or part-time post and, for a suitably experienced candidate, also carry a responsibility allowance for being Head of Department. There is also a possibility for the post to combine with a pastoral role in the Boarding House, which would in turn attract free accommodation.
The Mount School is a thriving boarding and day community set in 16 acres of beautiful grounds located ten minutes’ walk from York’s historic city centre. The School offers excellent facilities and comprises of a Junior School for girls and boys aged 2 to 11 and an all-girls Senior School with girls up to the age of 18. Modern Foreign Language at The Mount is a popular choice for pupils and we offer French, German and Spanish up to A Level. We are an iPad school and all pupils and staff have iPads and use them as an integral tool in their teaching and learning.
Applications are invited from ambitious, talented individuals who can demonstrate a high level of commitment.
For information and an Application Pack, please contact Jackie Dealtry on 01904 667500 or email jdealtry@mountschoolyork.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday 14 May 2018 12 noon
Interviews to be held on week commencing Monday 21 May 2018
The Mount School York is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About The Mount School York
The Mount School York is a high achieving day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. We are leaders in educating girls and understanding their needs, inspiring confident young women, enabling them to believe nothing is beyond their reach.
Creating an environment where every girl is valued, enabled to flourish and given the confidence to know they can achieve is at the heart of The Mount School ethos. Mount School girls learn to think for themselves, developing both resilience and empathy. Girls grow at their own pace, free from pressures to conform, they become self-assured and happy young women with the ambition and confidence to succeed.
In our last ISI Inspection, The Mount School was judged to be excellent for both ‘pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘pupils’ personal development’, excellent being the highest grade achievable. The inspectors commented on the ‘exuberantly confident’ girls and the ‘sense of empowerment’ they exhibited. They also noted on the ‘ethos of tolerance and care for others found throughout the School’, an ethos permeating form our Quaker Heritage.
Our bespoke and engaging curriculum is tailored to motivate and enthuse girls from Early Years to Sixth Form. Girls are given a strong foundation of knowledge and a variety of learning. Within our inspiring all-girls community each girl develops to her full potential. Pupils learn to think independently, and discover their passions, leaving them ready to make a positive contribution to our changing world.
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