Teacher of French (Part-Time)
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Kingsmead School
Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-UPS3
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.4-0.5) Teacher of French on a permanent basis from September 2024. The ability to teach a second language, preferably Spanish is desirable.
Our Languages department is housed in its own building giving a real sense of team spirit. Traditionally, the school has entered all students for a language qualification. As a result, our EBACC entry and outcome rates are typically higher than both county and national averages. We offer three languages; French, German and Spanish, and so this post represents an exciting opportunity for a linguist to work within a well-respected and dynamic department, and to enhance outcomes for our learners and the school.
We are looking for a positive, energised and creative individual that will lead by example and help to challenge our students to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of excellent outcomes
- Have up-to-date curriculum knowledge and be outward facing
- Be a passionate and innovative advocate for Languages
- Be totally committed to improving the life chances of young people
- Be a KS3/4 specialist in French
- Be team oriented and enjoy working collaboratively
We have a full team of Teaching Assistants, and exceptional IT and admin support at Kingsmead to assist you. Employee Benefits include travel opportunities, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, staff sports and a dedicated staff wellbeing group. More information about Kingsmead can be found within the Candidate Briefing Pack and Job Description/Person Specification, as well as on our school website.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
ARRANGE A VISIT
If you would like to arrange a visit before applying, we would be pleased to show you around our school, to discuss the responsibilities attached to the role and for you to meet our students and staff. To arrange a visit and/or informal discussion, please contact recruitment@kingsmead-school.com
ABOUT KINGSMEAD SCHOOL
Kingsmead is an oversubscribed 11-16 school with 926 students on roll, located 12 miles from the county town of Taunton in a small town called Wiveliscombe, close to Exmoor, the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, yet 20 minutes from the M5 with easy access to the vibrant cities of Bristol and Exeter. We are very proud of our students who are polite, enthusiastic and motivated to learn. 32% of students in 2023 achieved Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and 55% achieved Grade 4 or above.
SAFEGUARDING
Kingsmead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at Kingsmead to share this commitment. This post requires clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We look forward to hearing from you.
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About Kingsmead School
- Kingsmead School
- Hartswell, Wiveliscombe, Taunton
- Somerset
- TA4 2NE
- United Kingdom
Kingsmead School is a rural mixed ability Academy with a fully comprehensive intake situated near the Devon/Somerset border, close to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. It is a magnificent area in which to live and work. Not only is there the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside but there is the rapidly growing county town of Taunton nearby and easy access (20 minutes) to the M5 for connections to the rest of the country.
The school lies in the small town of Wiveliscombe. It caters for the age range 11-16 and has 925 students and 110 staff. Our latest Ofsted Report, in June 2022, gave an overall judgement that Kingsmead “requires improvement”. Mr J Eddy, Headteacher, joined Kingsmead in January 2023. He is determined to improve education at Kingsmead for our superb body of students.
The core values of Kingsmead are Care, Aspiration, Respect and Determination which drive our strong positive ethos and offering amenities for the whole school community. We have high expectations and expect staff to support our caring, student-centred ethos to set high standards for our students. We hope staff will contribute to and lead some of the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities we offer.
Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do at Kingsmead. All staff and volunteers are expected to have read and be fully compliant with the following policies - Safeguarding and Child Protection, Staff Code of Conduct, Online Safety and Whistleblowing.
They are also expected to be familiar with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2023. A read receipt is required from all staff at the start of each academic year and from newly appointed staff prior to taking up appointment. Kingsmead is never complacent about safeguarding and accept that we must never believe “it wouldn’t happen here”. We have rigorous and tested practices and procedures which are constantly reviewed and have high expectations of staff in matters of safeguarding and child protection.
Newly appointed staff will be given a full induction programme with some safeguarding elements being completed prior to the commencement of work at the school. Early Career Teachers will also receive their 2-year induction programme in partnership with SWIFT and Teach First.
A major £13 million rebuild completed in December 2023. This is a very exciting time for the school and our new facilities will further support the advancement of teaching and learning at Kingsmead.
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