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Teacher of French

Teacher of French

Wolverhampton Grammar School

Wolverhampton

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
2 March 2018

Job overview

Providing an education that transforms lives as well as minds

(NQTs are welcome to apply)

Wolverhampton Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in the country, founded in 1512 and as a selective and co-educational independent school of 739 pupils aged 7-18 years, it enjoys an outstanding reputation.

Award winning and judged “Excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, we are recruiting for a Teacher of French in our successful Modern Foreign Languages Department. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised, forward thinking School. If you believe in inspiring children and would like to be a member of an inclusive and diverse school community then we want to hear from you.

As the leading Independent school in the city we enjoy an outstanding reputation and put the wellbeing of our staff and students at the heart of everything we do. Our staff benefit from a comprehensive and personalised professional development and leadership programme.

For more information about the School and to download the Job Description and Application form, visit www.wgs.org.uk or contact Sue Gough tel 01902 421326 email seg@wgs-sch.net

Wolverhampton Grammar School is committed to safeguarding. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to the appointment. Registered Charity Number: 1125268.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 2018, 4PM
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 12TH MARCH 2018

Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9RB
01902 421326
www.wgs.org.uk

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About Wolverhampton Grammar School

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+44 190 242 1326

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Wolverhampton Grammar School is an extraordinary school. You just have to step through our doors to feel the tangible warmth – a warmth created by people who embody community.

Founded in 1512, it is one of the oldest schools in the country and the top independent school in Wolverhampton. The School is a popular choice for parents and demand for places is high. The School is large enough to be able to offer an experience like no other and yet personal enough to adapt our approach to suit the ambitions and interests of individual children.  We provide this experience to boys and girls from Reception through to Year 13 (ages 4 – 18) across our Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form and our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. Their knowledge and skills are diverse, and are a source of strength and richness to the school.

School Mission

Wolverhampton Grammar School's mission is to deliver education that transforms lives as well as minds. We do this by providing an education as individual as your child, within an environment that’s like no other.

Working for Wolverhampton Grammar School

Wolverhampton Grammar School is a busy, successful school employing almost 200 teachers, professional and technical staff.  We are a thriving, multicultural community that exists to provide an outstanding education that’s as individual as every child that attends our school. All our staff help us fulfil this mission and our students go on to achieve great things.  There are many benefits to working at Wolverhampton Grammar School and all members of our school community are welcomed into our inclusive environment. For full details of Staff Benefits including a Staff Fee Discount Scheme please visit https://wgs.org.uk/about/work-with-us/

Curriculum

All our staff help us fulfil our mission as a school and our students go on to achieve great things. Our highly skilled staff work with students to ensure their curriculum is right for them. We can do this because of small class sizes and flexibility within our academic structures. Our school community inspires openness, trust and mutual respect. We know that a challenging education requires a supportive, caring environment as well as a blend of skills and a mind-set that embraces diversity and difference.

Wolverhampton Grammar School has long been known for its approachability and the human dimension we bring to teaching. All our students are treated warmly as individuals. Their opinions are valued – this is because we know that our school thrives on the relationship between our students, their parents and our staff and the active role that we all play.

Entry Requirements

The School accepts applications to the Junior, Senior School and Sixth Form throughout the year.   We are a selective, independent school and to ensure our school is the right fit for your child we ask all applicants to sit an assessment/entrance test relevant to their year of entry. Applicants to the Sixth Form are also invited to meet with the Head of Sixth Form.

A range of scholarships and bursaries are available.

For us, education is not just about academic achievement, it’s about making a difference. Every member of our school community has a belief that we can all make a difference. We will all play a part in equipping students to develop a love of learning.

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