Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)
Mount St Joseph School
Bolton
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers pay scale M1 – UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2025
Job overview
Post Title: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)
Responsible to: Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Location: Mount St Joseph RC High School
Salary: Teachers pay scale M1 – UPS3
Term of Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 27.5 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible or 22nd April 2025
Closing date: 23rd February 2025
Mount St Joseph are currently seeking a Teacher of MFL. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
- Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
- Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
- Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking
Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact Miss K Pasquill, KPasquill@msj.stoccat.og.uk or 01204 391800 to make an appointment.
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
Attached documents
About Mount St Joseph School
- Mount St Joseph School
- Greenland Road, Farnworth, Bolton
- Lancashire
- BL4 0HU
- United Kingdom
About our School
Mount St Joseph is a Voluntary Aided 11 – 16 co-educational comprehensive School under the trusteeship of Salford Diocese. The school forms part of the Roman Catholic provision for Secondary Education within the Diocese of Salford.
We are a vibrant secondary school situated in the South of Bolton serving a richly diverse community with 900 pupils. Our pupils come from a variety of backgrounds including families newly arrived in this country and low income families. A number of our pupils have English as an additional language (37%) and our pupil premium is 42%. We place a strong emphasis on inclusion.
Our ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of serving others, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness. As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are committed to the spiritual, moral, educational and social development of our community.
As a community of learners we aspire to achieve our full, academic potential in a happy, safe and caring environment. As a community of believers we aim to develop a full awareness of our spiritual and moral responsibility and a deepening love and understanding of our faith. As a community of friends we influence the people around us by using our unique gifts and talents to develop one another socially and culturally to build a better world.
In the 2018 GCSE exams, the school achieved 189 7, 8 and 9 grades!
The school was inspected by Ofsted on 20th March 2018 and was judged as “good”. The full report can be found here.
The Governors seek to appoint the most talented individuals to contribute to ongoing success of the school.
Health and Wellbeing
Mount St Joseph Catholic School recognises that our employees play a vital role in our progress towards our vision. Our employees have a direct impact on the school. We will provide a framework for our staff to take a proactive and engaging approach to enhancing the health and wellbeing. This will be achieved through wellbeing initiatives, employee support mechanisms and joint working with staff.
At Mount St Joseph, we have many activities to monitor and support the Health and Wellbeing of our staff. Staff have access to reduced rates for gym memberships, discounts on spas, access to onsite car valeting as well as discounts on food, high street shops, entertainment and travel. Staff are also invited to regular wellbeing activities that take place within school, these include; Aromatherapy sessions, local walks, Christmas wreath making and many more!
Our Location
We are located on Greenland Road, Farnworth, Bolton at the centre of an excellent motorway network. We are within easy access of the M60 and M61 motorways and the A666 (St Peter’s Way) and are approximately 2 miles from Bolton town centre.
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