Teacher of MFL (French and Spanish)
Altrincham College
Trafford
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers' MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 19 April 2021
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish): maternity leave cover post
Start: April 2021
Salary: Teachers’ Mainscale
Location: Trafford, South Manchester
Contract Term: Full Time
Fixed Term (maternity leave contract): up to one year
Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Altrincham College places a high value on professional development; CPD opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
We seek to appoint an inspirational teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French/Spanish) as a maternity leave cover for the Head of Department. You should have an outstanding track record of teaching and driving attainment/achievement as an experienced teacher. This post provides the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 therefore experience of teaching these key stages would be an advantage.
This post offers the opportunity to work within a hugely talented team in dedicated, well-equipped, specialist classrooms.
Please note that, although Altrincham College is part of a multi-academy trust, we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.
If you would like to apply to be part of the Altrincham College (SMLT) team please visit the school website at www.altrinchamcollege.com for an application form and more details. Alternatively please call Mrs Shields, PA to the Headteacher, on telephone number 0161 980 7173 or e-mail recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com.
Please note that, where at all possible, the interview process will be adapted to accommodate the national lockdown arrangements.
Closing date: Friday 5 February 2021
Interview date: Thursday 11 February 2021
Start date: Monday 19 April 2021
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About Altrincham College
Altrincham College is an over-subscribed modern high school set in attractive, spacious grounds in the semi-rural Hale/Timperley area of Altrincham. The school currently caters for approximately 980 pupils aged 11-18, so is the ideal size to offer opportunity and expertise in every area of the curriculum, whilst still being able to maintain a caring and secure environment for our pupils. The school is well served by public transport, ensuring easy access to all parts of Altrincham and South Manchester.
Our last Ofsted inspection (May 2022) confirmed that we are a “good” school, The overall message from the Inspection reads:
“Trustees, governors and other leaders set clear and high ambitions for all pupils and for students in the sixth form. These expectations help pupils and students to achieve well overall. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged.”
You can view our Inspection Report here:
https://www.altrinchamcollege.com/attachments/download.asp?file=1855&type=pdf
The staff at Altrincham College are a very forward thinking team and we are always looking to the next stage of our development. We are proud to be a part of the South Manchester Learning Trust.
Headteacher / CEO of South Manchester Learning Trust
Ms Kim Earle
Values and vision
We believe in tension-free but firm discipline, and high standards of behaviour are expected. The school encourages respect, freedom and tolerance within a law-abiding and democratic society.
A school council is made up of elected pupils from all year groups, ensuring that students are given an active voice in the development of Altrincham College.
Altrincham College provides excellent CPD opportunities for all its staff in order for them to grow and develop their learning in an aspirational environment.
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