Second in Department - MFL
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3LU5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
9 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: TBD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 2b – Currently £5,710p.a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a committed, innovative and enthusiastic practitioner to join our highly successful MFL department and work alongside the Head of MFL to build on the excellent standards that already exist.
The MFL department is home to a vibrant, mutually supportive team, which offers French and German to A-Level. It is a well-resourced department with a strong emphasis on staff development and the appointed candidate can expect to gain significant enjoyment and professional fulfilment from working here. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified graduate with the ability to contribute to this committed team. The ability to teach French or German to A-Level is required.
There is a strong extra-curricular emphasis with a full programme of exchanges and visits with our partner schools in Germany and France, KS3 immersion trips to Thuringia and Normandy, as well as links with the University of Cambridge, the Goethe-Institut and the Institut Français. Additionally, Latin is delivered to GCSE. Progress in GCSE languages was excellent in 2022 and 2023, well above average nationally.
What the school offers its staff
- ‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ - Ofsted, May 2023
Educating approximately 1250 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 120 female students. As a result of excellent teaching, our students consistently achieve fantastic academic outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023)
In the summer, the school will be relocating to a new site less than a mile from our current location. This exciting project will provide us with a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future. Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.
Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to debbie.landers@tbshs.org
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About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- debbie.landers@tbshs.org
- Phone number
- 01279 868686
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
Arranging a visit to The Bishop's Stortford High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email debbie.landers@tbshs.org.
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