Teacher of French (Maternity Cover)
De Lacy Academy, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2024
Closing date
25 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- French
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours per week
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - 1 year
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to French
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in MFL up to GCSE
• Recent and relevant teaching experience
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in MFL
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhancestudent learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Enthusiasm for your subject area
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential
safeguarding issues
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond
What the school offers its staff
Ultimately, we understand that our pupils are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. We believe this also applies to our staff. We are passionate about giving people the chance to develop and progress their careers, and also offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:
Financial, offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
Lifestyle and Wellbeing, discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Motoring, access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About De Lacy Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 816 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- De Lacy Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@delacyacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977722489
Here at De Lacy Academy, we have been on a journey that has seen the school recently judged as Outstanding by Ofsted. They recognised the hard work and effort that goes into making this school a successful and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.
With nearly 900 pupils aged between 11 and 16 housed on a campus that has benefited from much recent investment, De Lacy is a busy and vibrant place. We serve the ex mining area of Knottingley and draw increasingly from the surrounding areas. We are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth across all year groups as the school delivers excellent outcomes and as the communities of Knottingley and Ferrybridge continue to develop.
Arranging a visit to De Lacy Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@delacyacademy.org.uk.
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