Teacher of French
Rodborough
Godalming, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1 September 2022
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
Rodborough School is seeking a well-qualified, ambitious, enthusiastic and creative teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French) to join our excellent Modern Foreign Languages Department. The ability to offer German at Key Stage 3 would be an advantage.
Candidates will be strong classroom practitioners and will have a passion and enthusiasm for the teaching of languages that is evident from their classroom practice to date. They will have a clear understanding of what makes a successful languages lesson and will understand the importance of effective collaboration with their colleagues within the department and across the wider school. They should be able to demonstrate that they have the vision and energy for promotion to Subject Leader and beyond.
Outcomes for students in languages (German and French) at Rodborough are consistently good at GCSE. This post offers an opportunity to gain a wide range of experience and expertise in a successful and supportive department that has a justifiably strong reputation for making modern foreign languages enjoyable for its students. Uptake at GCSE reflects the positive attitudes students have to languages as a result of their experience in the lower school.
Rodborough is a very successful, popular, oversubscribed 11-16 school near Godalming, Surrey. It has an excellent reputation for providing a broad and rounded education whilst challenging all students to achieve their best. At Rodborough we are committed to the development of our teachers through an extensive programme of internal CPD. This is enhanced by opportunities to develop further through our partnerships in the wider area. Rodborough takes an active role within the Waverley Federation and Confederation of schools, which includes our Sixth Form provider, Godalming College
Please read the attached comprehensive Information Pack to give you a fuller understanding about the post, department and school. In addition, please also visit our school website.
We welcome pre-application visits by prospective candidates. Please contact Rachel Howseman, HR Officer, at the school to confirm a date and time.
Rodborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure
This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 23 May 2022.
Interviews will be held w/c 23 May 2022.
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About Rodborough
Rodborough has provided an excellent education to young people between the ages of 11-16 for more than 70 years. Our students make strong progress and achieve very well in national examinations; however, we also place a great deal of emphasis on inspiring and challenging our students to develop as rounded young adults able to play a leading role in their community. As a school we are dedicated to #UnlockingPotential within every child. We value the contribution that all our staff team make to Rodborough and recognise that everyone who joins us contributes to the experience our students have. We are looking for team players who are dedicated and committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Rodborough is proud to be a member of the Weydon Multi-Academy Trust (WMAT) and works closely in partnership with other schools in the Trust. The WMAT comprises of 4 mainstream secondaries and 3 special schools. This provides the opportunity for collaboration across the sectors within the Trust.
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