Teacher of French
Thames Christian School
Wandsworth London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive with pension, private medical insurance and staff fee discount
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2019
Job overview
A rare opportunity to join a committed staff team with excellent career development opportunities, freedom to be inspirational and make a difference. If you want a teaching job with a positive challenge in a small independent school where pupils are valued as individuals and inspired to learn, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a committed individual with a passion for languages. The successful applicant will teach French across KS3 and KS4 with the possibility of teaching KS5 in due course.
Pupils are prepared for the AQA GCSE examination. Pupils participate in co-curricular opportunities and there is scope for the successful applicant to create further imaginative co-curricular opportunities for our pupils.
Thames is a thriving mainstream school with a two stream entry founded in 2000 for pupils aged 11-16. Its close proximity to Clapham Junction station means that pupils come from a wide catchment area. The school is working with Wandsworth Council and Taylor Wimpey on plans to relocate to a brand new purpose-built premises in the academic year 2020/2021. This will expand the school to a three stream entry with a sixth form and provide excellent career opportunities.
Applications are welcome from passionate teachers wanting to make a difference in a very different setting both early or later in their careers. Thames has an excellent CPD programme and a strong track record of mentoring NQTs.
The role:
- Teaching French across Key Stage 3 and 4
- Working from existing schemes of learning and also creating new, well-differentiated schemes of learning and resources
- Preparing pupils for AQA GCSE
The post is open to an excellent teacher who will:
- Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree
- Have experience in either the private or maintained system
- Have a commitment to embracing challenges and raising pupil attainment
- Be a creative, inventive and dedicated classroom practitioner with a real passion for your subject
- Have an exceptional eye for detail
- Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s values
Thames Christian School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service
Closing Date for Applications: As soon as possible - applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage so we recommend early application.
Full details about the post, application form and information about the school are available at
https://www.thameschristianschool.org.uk/information-directory/current-vacancies
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About Thames Christian School
Thames is a thriving mainstream school of 220 pupils founded in 2000 for pupils aged 11-18, currently with a two stream entry. In February 2022 the school moved to a brand new eco-friendly purpose-built building adjacent to Clapham Junction Station that has been designed to provide the perfect environment for learning. Classrooms are accessed from exterior walkways bringing light, connection and fresh air to every part of the building. Classroom layouts have been strategically designed to enhance our ability to maintain our outstanding commitment to the ethos and culture. The move enabled the school to expand to three stream entry with a sixth form being added in September 2023 and an eventual roll of around 300. The school was judged Excellent in all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in its Educational Quality Inspection in April 2022.
We teach pupils of a broad range of abilities: highly academic pupils alongside some with mild specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Many parents choose Thames for its strong and caring Christian ethos. Fees are competitive when compared with other London day schools and the school is committed to discounting a significant number of places to aid affordability. The inclusivity of abilities, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds enables pupils to thrive in a setting that reflects the diverse and dynamic make up of London.
Thames offers a wide array of co-curricular opportunities, external competitions and activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and our award-winning trip to Tanzania. These allow students to think outside of the box, try something new and keep their options open. PE lessons take place in our hall, while Falcon Park and Caius House are used for afternoon sport and matches. Regular sports fixtures take place in a variety of sports including football, netball, badminton, athletics and rugby.
Facilities include specialist science laboratories, art, design technology, STEM and textiles studios, a food technology room, computer science room, theatrical performance space, music, dance/drama studios and library. Dual dedicated internet circuits along with a state of the art Cisco WiFi system provide seamless integration for staff and pupil Chromebooks. 65” touch screens in each classroom room create endless possibilities for creative teaching.Our Christian ethos is relational and pupils thrive due to proactive pastoral care and excellent relationships between staff and pupils. Progress and achievement are prized across the ability spectrum. Working collaboratively is fundamental to each pupil’s success and we value the support of our parents. Whilst many pupils come from Christian homes, other faiths are welcomed and represented.
The staff team comprises excellent teachers who are passionate about their subjects and whose warmth fosters enthusiasm in the pupils. High quality teaching and small classes enable the teachers to build a rapport with each individual, nurture their talents and inspire them to achieve.
As a result pupils excel in a wide range of subjects from the traditionally academic to the creative arts and technology. Pupils typically perform at least a grade higher than those of the same ability in an average school. In 2024 47% of GCSE grades were 9-7 and 92% of grades 9-4. Many of our students now stay on for our sixth form.
However we are passionate about far more than academics and enjoy seeing young people understand their value, learn to honour and encourage others and contribute to the wider school community.
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