Teacher of MFL: French & Spanish

Teacher of MFL - French & Spanish

INS1 - UPS3

(Outer London Pay Scales)

Required: January 2020

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of French, who is ambitious and has a real passion for their subject. Must be able to teach across all key stages.

Vision & Values 

‘Raise standards in education for all; we believe every young person deserves the best education possible.’

• The Forest Academy (TFA) is a part of the Beacon Multi Academy Trust, along with Beal High School, North East London Teaching Alliance (NELTA) and Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH).TFA and Beal sixth forms amalgamated in September 2018. TFA is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school, located in the north east corner of Redbridge. 

Why choose TFA?

• A small, caring and welcoming community school
• High expectations of all and where all students are entitled to consistent high quality learning experiences
• A committed and dedicated staff working hard to shape the lives of the young people who come to our school
• High quality CPD offer, through our partnerships with NELTA, Beal High School and other partnerships
• Beal High School sixth form is part co-located at TFA, thus the opportunity and expectation to teach KS5 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews: 

• Keeping Children Safe in Education 
• BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 

You will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

An application form can be found at www.beaconacademytrust.co.uk 

Please forward your electronic applications to beasuccess@beaconacademytrust.co.uk  

Please note we will not consider your application unless it is completed on the BMAT application form. If you have any queries regarding the job, please contact the HR Team. Please note the Trust reserves the right to close or extend this advert, therefore we would urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Teacher of MFL French & Spanish: ROLE PROFILE

This Recruitment pack should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the contract of employment, Teachers’ Standards and BMAT policies and procedures.

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.

Teachers must meet all of the requirements in the Teachers’ Standards.  

• A teacher must set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good and outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe, conducive and high quality learning environment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
• Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
• Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Other duties and responsibilities:

The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other duties as may be required by the Performance Manager that are broadly within the level of the post.

Desirable Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Degree
• Demonstrates successful practice as a teacher in a secondary school qualified or as a trainee
• Commitment to improving practice through appropriate professional development 
• Reflective practitioner
• Demonstrate an understanding and proactive approach to safeguarding equal opportunities, health and safety and other policies and practices
• Act upon advice and feedback and demonstrate ability to coach and mentor
• Demonstrate ability to work well in collaboration with others
• Ensure that colleagues working with them are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
• Communicate effectively with children, colleagues, stakeholders etc.
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• High standards of personal and professional conduct
• Personal impact and presence
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas
• Vigour and perseverance
• Enthusiasm, resilience, reliability and integrity

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.