Teacher of Languages ( French and Spanish) - Maternity cover.
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
20 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: Hoursof work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document. The school week is Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year fixed term from February 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS dependng on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
be an excellent teacher
be a strategic and innovative thinker
be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
be focused on improving teaching and learning
be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
have excellent subject knowledge
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking a colleague with excellent qualifications, who is enthusiastic and dynamic with a strong ambition to build on our success to date. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. You will also be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the work of the Languages department and the school.
The ethos of the Languages department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/student relationships and expectations of high standards for all students. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of the subject to those of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.
The department harnesses technology to aid with pupil learning and each classroom has a top ofthe range digital classroom board. Each teacher has access to a set of iPads to facilitate bothwhole class and individual level afl alongside mini whiteboards. In line with the changesannounced to MFL GCSEs this year to reflect the recommendations of the Teaching SchoolCouncil’s (2016) pedagogical review, we are currently redesigning our KS4 SOWs with the support of LDP and are currently in an exciting time in the process.
Staff in our trust benefit from:
a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips (varies from school to school)
an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of their Senior Leadership Team without an appointment
excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools
Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays (Parklands High School only).
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parklands High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rwilkinson@parklandsacademy.co.uk
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
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