Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Hallfield School
Birmingham
- £28,249 - £41,463 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Spring 2023
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2022
Job overview
One year fixed-term contract with the potential for a permanent teaching opportunity for the right candidate.
We are looking to recruit a confident, enthusiastic and well-qualified MFL Teacher to join the Hallfield School team. Joining an experienced and dedicated team of teachers, inspiring and engaging our pupils, and working with all year groups (Reception to Year 8). With a passion for learning and teaching languages, as the MFL Teacher you will working closely with the Senior Teaching Staff to develop and shape the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum for languages (currently French and Spanish).
You must be able to demonstrate a passion for enthusing bright children to achieve their full potential whilst also evidencing a commitment to your own professional development.
We require a highly organised and passionate team player with excellent communication skills with a willingness to contribute to the overall life of the school including the running of an afterschool co-curricular club and attendance at open days.
In addition to delightful children, Hallfield School offers a fantastic environment and well-resourced school situated on a 20-acre campus close to Birmingham city centre. In addition to delightful children and the opportunity to innovate.
Staff benefits include:
- Competitive Salary.
- Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) including death in service / life assurance benefit.
- Free parking.
- Free lunch options for all staff (including school lunch during term time)
- Generous Fee Discount for staff children.
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free flu vaccines.
- Big birthdays and long service recognition.
- Free onsite gym.
- Professional development opportunities including generous CPD policy.
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 1st December 2022
Interview date: Monday 5th December 2022
Please ensure you have read the job description, person specification and school policies below.
For further information, assistance in applying for the position or if you would like to visit the School for a tour and discussion please contact the HR department on 0121-4541496 ext 212 or 234.
Safeguarding Statement
Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment screening appropriate to the post, including through referencing, online search, medical questionnaire and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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About Hallfield School
- Hallfield School
- 48 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B15 3SJ
- United Kingdom
Hallfield School is a flourishing co-educational Prep School, renowned for the quality of its extended curriculum and excellent academic reputation. One of the largest Prep Schools in the country our pupils range from 3 months to 13 years with nearly 600 on roll. Situated in the centre of leafy Edgbaston, close to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the school has extensive 22-acre grounds which include two Astro pitches and a fitness suite.
Hallfield has an excellent track record of preparing pupils for Year 7 entry to some of the most prestigious independent and local grammar schools, with over 90% of pupils receiving an offer from their first choice school for September 2022 including 30 scholarship offers from a cohort of 66 pupils.
Our first cohort of Year 8 pupils also moved on in September 2022 with offers from some of the most highly regarded Public Schools.
Hallfield School is an equal opportunities employer, employing over 130 members of staff; both academic and support. The school offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for academic staff and a salary sacrifice private pension scheme for support staff. Other staff benefits include free lunches all year round, an extensive CPD programme, free on-site parking, discount on school fees, salary sacrifice cycle to work and tech scheme, and much more.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
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