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Teacher of French & German or Spanish
The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LYThis job expired on 21 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2025
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 8am
Date listed
8 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, German, Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week FTE. Full and Part time considered.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,074 and £50,470
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR plus Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
In selecting candidates for interview and eventual selection, the school will be looking for teachers with relevant education, experience, job-related knowledge, aptitudes, and skills, and many of the personal qualities listed below. The school welcomes applications from teachers who consider they could meet most, if not all, the requirements listed.
What the school offers its staff
Languages are an important part of the Ashcombe curriculum. We believe all students should have the opportunity to study two languages and most students continue to study at least one language to GCSE. Students enjoy their language lessons and value the opportunities given to them. Our two main languages are French and German, and we continue to look at ways increase our Spanish offering in all key stages. We have French, German and Spanish A level classes in our thriving Sixth Form.
The school is keen to develop still further the academic successes which have been gained by the students right across the ability range, including several going on to study Modern Languages at degree level at Oxbridge and other universities.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.
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About The Ashcombe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1496 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ashcombe School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01306886312
The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.
We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.
Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.
Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.
10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School
Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
Career development programme for all staff
Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
Work-life and family-friendly policies
Arranging a visit to The Ashcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.
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