Teacher of Modern Foreign Language

Applications are invited for the post of teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish with French) at Shaftesbury School. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic school community with a very dedicated and hardworking staff team, excellent facilities and wonderful students in a beautiful part of the world.   

The successful candidate will:  

• Have a passion for all aspects of MFL teaching 
• Be able to teach French and/or Spanish to A 'Level Standard
• Be able to teach another offered language to KS3 level 
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning  
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School  
• Be able to build relationships 
• Have a positive attitude 
• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world  
• Be proactive and motivated  
• Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to ensure student success  
• Be able to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning  
• Be a team player who will go the extra mile to enable student learning and who will enjoy the opportunities this role presents 

 We can provide you: 

• Supportive, experienced school team of staff and governors 
• Great leadership opportunities to develop your career 
• An attractive location 
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s future development  
• Training and leadership development  
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust 
• Support and collaboration with other schools across the Trust. 
• The expertise available from a National Teaching School 
• The opportunity to be involved in the North Dorset Teaching School Alliance 

The school, part of the Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.  

The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.