Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated professional to teach in our successful and dynamic MFL department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all three key stages in both French and Spanish.

• The MFL Department is a dedicated and enthusiastic team who work collaboratively to provide an enjoyable, engaging and relevant learning experience for students. Department members constantly strive to raise student achievement and offer students every opportunity to develop confidence and independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLASS TEACHER:

Teaching and learning

set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

·establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect

·set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

·demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

·be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes

·be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these

·guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

·demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on

teaching

·encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

·have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

·demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship

·keep up to date with developments in pedagogy, teaching resources and make relevant

changes to instructional plans and activities.

·use relevant technology to support teaching and learning.

·demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy,

·articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject.

Plan and teach well structured lessons

·plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons throughout the age and ability range

·impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time in accordance with statutory requirements, school aims and objectives, school policies and Departmental Schemes of Work.

·promote a love of learning and pupils intellectual curiosity

·set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired and ensure that homework is set and recorded in the student planner.

·reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

·contribute to the design and provision of engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) which meets internal and external quality standards and develops independent learning.

·use a variety of teaching methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of specifications.

·maintain resources and create positive learning environments in order to support learning.

·take reasonable care of Department resources and to account for any equipment used.

·establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

·set cover work when on leave of absence/known absence

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

·know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively

·have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these

·demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development

·have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them ensuring targets outlined in a student’s Individual Education Plan are pursued.

OUR SCHOOL

We are a high achieving 11 -18 school with very good examination results. We have received an Educational Outcomes award for being in the top 12 percent of schools in the country for progress. The School is a Teaching School and excellent professional development opportunities are available for colleagues in a forward thinking and creative organisation.

We can offer: 

• aspirational young people who respond very well to excellent teaching 

• an opportunity to extend skills alongside the experienced Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team 

• a committed and motivated staff team supported by an effective Governing Body

Applicants are welcome to visit the School.

All Saints School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

Closing date Monday 17th April at 9am