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  • Job start date

    1 September 2020

  • Closing date

    24 February 2020 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 February 2020

Job details

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Subject

French

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,373 to £40,490 per year (full-time equivalent)

Additional allowances

We offer:

• an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
• thriving annual exchange programmes and international trips;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke 3 year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
• an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.

French Teacher job summary

French Teacher (P/T available) Salary: MPS/UPS (£24,373-£40,490) Contract: Full or part time (permanent) Required for: September 2020 Are you a talented and dynamic Linguist looking for the next challenge? We are looking for a French teacher to join our vibrant languages team on either a full or a part time basis. We value the development of our teachers and invest heavily in professional development for teachers at all stages in their career. We offer: • an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals; • thriving annual exchange programmes and international trips; • outstanding facilities and resources; • high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke 3 year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes; • a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee; • rigid procedures for managing behaviour; • an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’. For further insight into the Languages Department and Kennet School please view the attachments below labelled: ‘A letter from our Headteacher’ (What We Believe) ‘Letter to Applicants’ (Staff Benefits) ‘A Letter from the Head of Languages’ We would like you to be: • able to teach French up to GCSE level, with experience of A Level and advantage; • creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject; • Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school; • Willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom; • Hard-working with excellent organisational skills. How to Apply • Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below to complete the application form. The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Chris Ellison, Deputy Headteacher for more information (cellison@kennetschool.co.uk). Deadline & Interview Dates Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 24 February and candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after. Interview date: Friday 28 February Additional Information Kennet School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including being subject to a full DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Kennet School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1855 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Kennet School website

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

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