Teacher of French
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- French
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
TheModern Foreign Languages Facultyis composed of French and German departments. Our colleagues workcollaborativelyto ensure the highest standard of education for our students. MFL is a core subject through to the end of Year 11 , and French and German are popular choices at A-level. Students’progress and outcomesin languages are very strong. Our students’ success is underpinned by anengaging and inspiringexperience from KS3 and the wealth ofsubject and curriculum knowledge across our team. We are looking for an engaging practitioner to join our team of experienced MFL teachers. This post would be suitable for an ECT.
About you
The successful candidate will be a strong and engaging practitioner, with a passion for the teaching of French up to and including A level. You will be able to demonstrate initiative in your role, as well as being flexible so as to meet changing needs in your environment. You will be able to build effective relationships with both staff and students, and will be a positive role model for the students.
What the school offers its staff
About us
Here at The Castle School, situated Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At theheartof what we do isour visionto be anexceptional schoolat the heart of thecommunitywhere every student has thecuriosity,skillsandconfidenceto make the world a better place.
We valuekindness,fairnessandaspirationand expect that our students and staff willwork hard, will bekindand will berespectfulto one another.
We’re proud of ourvibrant,thrivingSixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
We can offer you:
- A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- An open and honest culture
- An established programme of support in place for Early Career Teachers which includes weekly 1:1 coaching from an assigned Lead Practitioner, support within Faculty areas, and access to a wider support network across the Trust
- The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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