Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and Second in Department

KING EDWARD VII SCHOOL  SHEFFIELD  Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PW Tel: 0114 2662518   Fax: 0114 2687690 e-mail: office@kes.sheffield.sch.uk  

Fully comprehensive 11-18  School with 1650 on roll, including 500 in Sixth Form 

“The School has an exceptional, harmonious community with respect for others  at its core  Leadership and Management – Outstanding Sixth Form – Outstanding” OFSTED 2015

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and Second in Department Required to start in January 2018 Full time Post + TLR 2B (£4,443 pa)  

We have a full time vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced person to join a large successful faculty from January 2018. The postholder will need to be able to teach Spanish up to A-level, but the ability to also teach French or German up to Key Stage 4 would also be an advantage.  The successful candidate will: 

play a key role in the development of Teaching and Learning in the Modern Languages Department and where appropriate in the whole school

exercise a teacher’s professional skills and judgement in fulfilling that role 

assist the Curriculum Leader to manage and develop the Modern Languages department  

have an impact on the educational progress of students in addition to those in his or her own assigned classes

be involved in leading, developing and enhancing the professional practice of other staff 

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed school, with a diverse intake.  It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Criminal Records Disclosure forms in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997  

Applicants should complete a standard Sheffield LA application form and also write a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4 – using font size 12) stating: 

1.    Why they are applying for the post 

2.    How their experience so far has prepared them for the post 

3.    What their priorities for the year would be  

Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be considered. Please return your application form DIRECT to the school.  Further information about the School is available on the School website. 

For further details please contact Jo Jackson                                        jjackson15@kes.sheffield.sch.uk    

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13th October 2017