
Teacher of Languages
John Hanson Community School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PBThis job expired on 31 January 2023
Start date details
as soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 December 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- French, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: but would consider part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,000 - £36,000
Pay scale
- Main Scale
Additional allowances
potential recruitment incentive
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of French and Spanish, who is able to respond creatively to the teaching of the subject. The successful candidate will join our dedicated, positive and collaborative team, to support the focus on securing success for every student in and outside of the classroom.
We are looking for someone with excellent subject knowledge, who is also open to how the pedagogy in Languages is changing, and able to respond innovatively. You will be expected to deliver well planned and engaging lessons, to help our students to make excellent progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The successful candidate must have good organisation, communication and ICT skills and embrace school life.
The school teaches French, Spanish and German and all 3 are popular subjects with our students at key stage 4.
The Modern Languages Team currently comprises of three full time staff - each with their own dedicated, well-equipped teaching room. The faculty is well-resourced and forward-thinking.
John Hanson is a successful 11-16 community school; our students are friendly and confident and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success that they deserve. If you are an ECT we have a successful ECT induction program providing full support.
What the school offers its staff
We welcome informal conversations with the Headteacher, and encourage you to come and visit our school and meet our staff and students. An interview and potential appointment could take place shortly after receipt of application.
Further information about the job
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.
About John Hanson Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 993 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Hanson Community School website
- Email address
- karen.page@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264 325637
Vision and Values
At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
Inspire: Students who leave John Hanson Community school will:
Be motivated to reach their academic and personal potential
Be proud of their achievements
Find their passion for knowledge
Care: All members of the John Hanson community will:
Feel cared for and safe
Show kindness and respect to themselves, each other and the environment
Develop a strong sense of belonging and service to the community
Succeed: We achieve success by:
Striving for excellence in all that we do
Learning from mistakes
Embracing opportunities
Ofsted
“John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.” Ofsted, March 2024
“This is a very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential. Pupils follow a rich and broad curriculum which supports academic development. It is designed and delivered to nurture confidence and independence. Pupils rise to staff’s high expectations of them, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted, March 2024
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” -Ofsted, March 2024
Location and History
John Hanson Community School is a thriving, mixed gender 11-16 community school in South West Andover, Hampshire, with almost 1000 students. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1582, and was previously known as Andover Free School and Andover Grammar School. In 1974 the school was renamed John Hanson School in honour of its founder, and moved to the current site on Floral Way in 2001.
Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.page@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.
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