Teacher of MFL - French and/or German with Spanish
The Ferrers School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Range MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- December 2016
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2016
Job overview
January start may also be possible.
The Ferrers School was judged by Ofsted in February 2015 to be a ‘Good’ school in all areas. We are a popular over-subscribed school and are looking for teachers who can work with us so we can continually improve and so move from ‘good to great’.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher or NQT to join a successful and established team in an exciting development phase. The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, willing to lead by example, with the drive, energy, passion and understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. Students and staff enjoy the high quality of leadership and support offered by a team of experienced and energetic colleagues in a faculty which achieves excellent results.
We wish to appoint an inspiring and creative teacher with an understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively, excellent interpersonal skills and a strategic vision for the development of MFL teaching. You will be expected to teach the full age and ability range, up to and including A level. We are fully committed to the professional development of all our staff.
Details of the post and an application pack can be obtained on our website www.theferrers.org
Email mail@theferrers.org or by calling 01933 313411
The closing date Friday 14th October at 9am and Interviews will be held in week beginning Monday 17th October
Attached documents
About The Ferrers School
- The Ferrers School
- Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden
- Northamptonshire
- NN10 8LF
- United Kingdom
The Ferrers School is a mainstream secondary academy for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, and there are just under 1,000 pupils on its roll.
We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice. We are seeking ambitious candidates who are keen to develop further and, as such, are committed to providing excellent CPD for the development of staff. We are striving for the very best for our students and we are focussed on and passionate about learning.
This is an exciting time to be joining the the school. We have secured improving outcomes over the last 3 years which were validated in our recent Ofsted report (July 2021) where The Ferrers School was found to be Good in all areas. These five areas are: ‘The Quality of Education’, ‘Behaviour and Attitudes’, ‘Personal Development’, ‘Leadership and Management’, and ‘Sixth Form Provision’.
Principal
Angela Smith
The Ferrers School is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
Values and vision
The Ferrers School motto is “Aspire, Achieve, Acclaim” and it is on these three values that its ethos is based. The school strives to instil the highest aspirations in each individual pupil and to help them gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. Teachers believe that all children can achieve their very best with the help and guidance of the school. Pupils are encourage to celebrate their achievements and those of their peers.
The secondary school hopes to send its pupils into the world as well-rounded individuals who are aspirational and high-achieving. The Ferrers School places value on learning, respect, punctuality, aspiration, celebration and success.
Why teach at The Ferrers School?
The Ferrers School offers you:
We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice.
We can offer you:
· a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see their staff progress and flourish in their career
· a post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust. Support from the wider trust including numerous CPD opportunities.
· A full induction programme alongside weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication.
· a successful teaching school within the CMAT trust and with a strong track record of staff development
· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions
· a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
· ample on-site car parking.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have high expectations and ambitions for the school and have created an environment where students achieve well. The school’s focus on students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good and students are being well prepared for their futures and for life in modern Britain. Students behave well. They are smartly dressed and look after the school’s buildings and grounds. Attendance is above average.”
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