Teacher of French

TPS

Full time, permanent   

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed French specialist to join our successful and ambitious department. As a result of pupils’ very positive experience and progress in Key Stage 3, languages are now core at GCSE and A-level take-up is strong. The ability to offer German at least to Key Stage 3 would be an advantage, but is not essential. This post is suited towards an ECT or an experienced teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

· has experience of teaching languages in a secondary school (as a teacher or as student teacher),

· can establish good relationships with, motivate and inspire young people, and who shows the potential and commitment to become an outstanding teacher,

· is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress,

· is committed to professional development and becoming the best that they can be, and who has good interpersonal skills.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Blue Coat, the Trust is made up of St Anne’s Academy in Middleton and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. We are also opening a new secondary school in Oldham in 2022 for 1,200 pupils, The Brian Clarke CE Academy. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

· Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

· Teachers career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension

· Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

· Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

· Convenient location for motorway (Junction 22, M62), bus and tram networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to: · the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

· The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

· The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Please follow the link to our careers website to apply.  Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd May 2022 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 25th May 2022

Start date: September 2022