20 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    21 April 2025

  • Latest start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    4 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 January 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a well-qualified Modern Foreign Languages teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all ability levels
  • Have a PGCE qualification (or will have obtained one by the start of the contract) and QTS
  • Be passionate about Languages for All to GCSE
  • Be able to teach pupils throughout KS3 & KS4, with the potential of KS5 teaching
  • Be able to inspire and build positive relationships with students
  • Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential
  • Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with a collaborative, dedicated and friendly MFL department
  • The opportunity to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
  • Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
  • A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT, including your own dedicated mentor.
  • An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk

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About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1391 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College enjoys a pleasant situation in the historic market town of Sandbach. As a community we work together to create a secure and friendly environment in which individuals can grow intellectually, emotionally and socially.

We are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staff well-being activities. Our school offers an exciting, rewarding and supportive environment for all our staff enabling them to grow and build on their skills.

We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system.

Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.

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