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Teacher of German with either French or Spanish

Teacher of German with either French or Spanish

Abbey Gate College

Cheshire West and Chester

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
30 March 2017

Job overview

The College

Abbey Gate College is situated in superb surroundings south of the historic city of Chester. It was founded as an independent coeducational 11-18 School in 1977 under the Deeside House Educational Trust, as a charitable foundation. Our Infant and Junior School is sited at Aldford, 2½ miles from the main site at Saighton. The College now numbers circa 480 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Academic results in all subjects are excellent and 100% pass rate at A level and GCSE is the norm. The majority of our Sixth Form students go on to university or other place of further education. The College has a three form entry at Year 7 from an annual Entrance Examination held in January; places are oversubscribed and there are waiting lists operating at some age groups in the College.

The Post

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated teacher to join our innovative department. The successful candidate will teach across the year groups in Senior School.  A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities, including trips abroad within the MFL framework or beyond is desirable.

The Department achieves excellent examination results and from September will comprise of one full time HOD, one full time and two part time members of staff. The MFL Department team work together to share outstanding practice and resources, and to develop the curriculum and schemes of work, particularly in light of recent changes to examinations. Valuing our pupils is a top priority and we offer a variety of opportunities and responses in order to tailor our teaching to the individual.

Curriculum

· Year 7 experience an introduction to three languages in carousel format; French, German and Spanish

· Year 8 pupils select two of these languages and continue with at least one of these choices into Year 9.

· All pupils are expected to study one language at GCSE but we offer the opportunity to study two if desired.

· At present we offer all three languages (French, German and Spanish) to A Level dependent on choices.

· The successful candidate will teach a part time timetable. Involvement in departmental planning and supporting extra-curricular activities is expected. 

KEY QUALITIES AND PERSON SPECIFICATION:-

The person appointed should demonstrate the following skills and qualities:-

· Have outstanding professional and personal qualities

· Be enthusiastic, innovative and willing to share creativity and positivity in both the classroom and    the department

· Be committed to raising standards and monitoring pupil progress

· Be caring, supportive and willing to adapt their teaching to suit the needs of the pupils

· Be proficient with the use of ICT in the classroom

· Be willing to assist with school trips in the UK and abroad

Salary

The salary for this position will depend upon the qualifications and relevant experience of the successful candidate.

Child Protection

Abbey Gate College regards as paramount the welfare and safety of children. Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar, this safety consideration will be key to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers and standards of external contractors.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, ethnic background, nationality, colour, gender, transgender status, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all segments of the community.

Applications

Candidates should complete an Abbey Gate College Application Form and submit this together with a letter explaining their interest in and suitability for the post addressed to Mrs Tracy Pollard, Headmistress, outlining their suitability for the post. 

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2017; interviews scheduled for the week commencing 24 April 2017.

The interview process will include; the candidates will meet the Headmistress, Deputy Heads and Head of Modern Foreign Languages and have a tour of the College. Candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a language lesson (details confirmed before interview).

References will be taken up prior to interview, please inform your referees. 

Please mark the envelope: 

Rebecca Upton

Human Resouces

Abbey Gate College

Saighton Grange

Saighton

Chester CH3 6EN   

Alternatively you can make your application electronically by email to: - rebecca.upton@abbeygatecollege.co.uk

  

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About Abbey Gate College

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+44 1244 332 077

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Our Mission

We are committed, within our safe and caring community, that each one of our pupils will become the best that they can be and have the self-belief to go forward into this changeable world with courage and with compassion.

Our Vision

To be the school of first choice for families who seek a personalised, caring, and safe educational environment, with excellent curricular and co-curricular provision, and a commitment to preserve, protect, and progress the world we all share.

Our Aims

We pursue our whole College mission, guided by three defining and aspirational aims:

1) Self: each pupil cares for their mental and physical wellbeing; learns and achieves to their individual potential; and is content, comfortable and confident to be who they are in our diverse and inclusive College.

2) Service: each pupil makes a positive difference to the lives of others in our College, as well as in our local and in wider, global communities.

3) Sustainability: each pupil contributes towards preserving and protecting the planet we all inherit and share, and has the opportunity to be creative and innovative; to help further humanity’s progress in the future.

Learning with Courage and Compassion

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