Head of Languages
Gildredge House, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8ABThis job expired on 13 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
13 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- French, Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPR3 - Gildredge House Teachers Pay Scale plus Leadership Allowance for subject leadership
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification: Head of Languages
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Honours degree from a recognised university and in an appropriate subject (French and Spanish)
- At least 3 years’ teaching experience in a secondary school, with the ability to teach French and Spanish to GCSE
- QTS
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in more than one secondary school
- Experience of teaching more than one language Knowledge,
Essential
- An experienced and strong classroom practitioner in their subject (Secondary)
- Understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and effective learning
- Understanding of the key elements of successful leadership
- Evidence of successfully planning and implementing curriculum development
- Knowledge of current developments in education (subject and phase)
- Evidence of middle leadership skills.
- High level oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate well with a variety of school stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and pay attention to detail
- A good understanding of the principles of positive behaviour management
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- High level ICT skills
- Experience as a Form Tutor
- Experience of teaching across the Primary and Secondary phases
- Experience of leading successful language visits abroad
Essential
• High emotional intelligence
• Flexible and adaptable in approaching new ideas
• Resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge and change
• Ambition to develop self and others
• Tactful, respectful and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Enthusiasm for their subject area and phase of education
• Willingness to organise and contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Strong commitment to the values and ethos of Gildredge House
What the school offers its staff
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-16
- an expectation of high academic standards
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
- A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
- A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
- Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
- Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
- On-site parking
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We welcome visits from prospective candidates, by appointment. Please contact us via: careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk to enquire.
Commitment to safeguarding
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.
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About Gildredge House
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Gildredge House website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01323400650
Gildredge House is an all-through 4-19 Free School, established in 2013.
Arranging a visit to Gildredge House
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk.
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