Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Belvidere School
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2017
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2017
Job overview
We wish to appoint a talented and inspirational Teacher of Languages from 1st September 2017. The successful candidate will be able to teach French to GCSE. The ability to offer either German or Spanish to at least Key Stage 3 would also be an advantage. Applications are equally welcomed from newly qualified or more experienced candidates.
Modern Languages are popular at Belvidere and we run GCSE courses in French, German and Spanish every year. We are looking for someone to join our hardworking and enthusiastic team of MFL teachers.
Belvidere School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school in the county town of Shrewsbury. Visitors often comment on the calm, positive working atmosphere in the school and exam results are excellent, with all student groups making strong progress. In 2013 Ofsted rated the school as “Outstanding” in all areas. In particular Ofsted noted the high staff morale, and staff turnover is traditionally very low at Belvidere. For further information, please visit our website at www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk
Belvidere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Belvidere School
Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Belvidere School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school for children aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational community establishment. At present, there are approximately 850 students enrolled at the school.
In Summer 2024 we will be moving into a brand new state-of-the-art school building, which is an exciting development in the life of our school.
Values and Vision
We aim to inspire and challenge our learners during their five-year journey in a community to which they belong, giving them the skills and confidence to believe in themselves and their abilities, ensuring they unlock their potential to succeed.
Our key values - Belong, Believe, Succeed - underpin all that we do.
Key features of our ethos and values are met by:
- High academic aspirations for all our students, whatever their ability or prior attainment. Developing a lifelong love of learning.
- Maintaining expectations of outstanding personal conduct, with a focus on behaviour for learning
- Developing respect for the self and for others.
- Promoting an understanding of right and wrong, and the need to respect the laws of the country.
- Developing students’ understanding of the town, county and country in which they live.
- Promoting understanding and tolerance of different faiths, cultures, nationalities and backgrounds.
- Teaching our students about their democratic rights and responsibilities as citizens of Great Britain and the world.
- Promoting equal opportunities for all. We work closely with our students, their parents and carers to ensure that we are an inclusive and welcoming community that values everyone’s contribution.
View Belvidere School’s latest Ofsted report
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