Teacher of German
Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XRThis job expired on 25 May 2022
Closing date
25 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 May 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Germanjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of German job summary
We are looking for an imaginative and skilled Teacher of MFL (ability to teach German to KS4 plus another subject) who is committed to our vision and virtues and driven by the desire to improve the life chances of young people.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in an innovative and highly successful MFL department. The department strongly believes in the importance of developing an interest in other cultures as well as the languages they speak. Outcomes in the department are consistently well above national average for all three MFL languages, with a significant proportion of students achieving the highest grades in German, French and Spanish. Since September 2019 Ratton has also started delivering Mandarin and is committed to the Mandarin Excellence Programme with an accelerated cohort in both year 7, year 8 and year 9. Ratton has maintained its International School status for the last nine years, recognising the extensive co-curricular work led by the MFL department. For the last five years Ratton has also led the East Sussex MFL hub, sharing their excellent practice with teachers across the county. Students in all years enjoy their MFL lessons and make excellent progress.
You will be joining an ambitious and highly supportive organisation which offers:
• An excellent induction programme for teachers joining the school.
• A strong commitment to professional development and putting staff first, which will improve your leadership skills, develop your understanding of whole school issues, and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners who respond very well to active and engaging teaching and work well independently.
• A strong team ethos across the department and whole school.
To help you learn more about our school and this role please see the job description and person specification in this job pack. The person specification contains the criteria that the selection panel will use in the selection process, and they will be particularly interested in the unique qualities that you possess.
We offer an incentive package which includes:
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy.
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
• Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
• A fabulous staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
• Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
• On-site parking.
• Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
• Enviable setting and extensive grounds.
We look forward to receiving your application and hearing why you believe you have the passion, commitment and talent to join the South Downs Learning Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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About Ratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ratton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
- Phone number
- +441323504011
Ratton School became a converter academy on 1st of August 2012 and joined with Ocklynge Junior School on the 1st of December 2017 to form the South Downs Learning Trust. The aim of our trust is to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students in our schools. We want both schools to retain their own identity whilst working together to support the learning of everyone in the Trust community.
Our aim is to develop a sustainable and exciting educational experience that places our students at the centre of all that we do.
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