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Teacher of German with French or Spanish

Teacher of German with French or Spanish

The Ashcombe School

Surrey

  • £26,948 - £42,780 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
17 March 2021

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher of German with French or Spanish to work at a high achieving, fully comprehensive school in Dorking in Surrey.

Who we are:

Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2021. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In our 2020 ‘Investors in People’ Report, our staff said: 

“It is a great place to work, and I can see all the things that are happening – it’s all positive”

What we offer:

  • The MFL department plays a central role in the curriculum vision of the school. It is well resourced, with two fully equipped computer rooms
  • There is a successful, collaborative approach to the running of the department, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources
  • French and German are taught as joint first languages in KS3, and Spanish from Year 8. In KS4 the vast majority of students study at least one language to GCSE. A-level French, German and Spanish are offered
  • An excellent NQT programme with salary backdated to 1st August 2021
  • Regular professional development opportunities 
  • Day nursery on site with preferential rates for staff
  • On-site parking
  • Close to A25, M25 and local train stations

What we are looking for:

  • A person who is passionate about MFL and will inspire curiosity within our students
  • An ability to deliver the curriculum to a high standard
  • An open minded approach to expanding and encouraging knowledge growth in students of all abilities
  • A team player who will settle quickly into the team

What Ofsted say:

“Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere"

We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application.

How to apply:

Click the “Quick Apply” button to complete an application form

Closing date:

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 17th March 2021. Please note we may interview as applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date. 

Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.

The Ashcombe School,

Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1LY

Tel: 01306 886312

www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk


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About The Ashcombe School

The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.

We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.

Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.

10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School

  • Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
  • Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
  • Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
  • A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
  • A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
  • Career development programme for all staff
  • Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
  • A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
  • Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
  • Work-life and family-friendly policies

Our staff and students are our strongest reasons to join us, and are very happy to confirm this to visitors and candidates – come and see for yourself.

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