Teacher of Mandarin (Maternity cover)

Melbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF

Deadline is tomorrow

• Earliest start date

  17 May 2023

• Latest start date

  1 June 2023

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mandarin
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 60%
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - 9-12 months
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint someone who has:

• good subject knowledge of GCSE/A-Level Mandarin

• a strong sense of teamwork and willingness to contribute

• a desire to improve their own and departments practice

• enthusiasm for science and the ability to convey this to pupils

• a working knowledge of the National Curriculum in Mandarin

• successful teaching skills, including use of ICT

• efficient and systematic working skills

• effective oral and written communication skills

• a commitment to contributing to the success of the whole college.

The post would provide excellent opportunity for personal development within a well-organised and forward-looking department.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the general teacher job description and person specification which is available on the trust website.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

We offer the following benefits, designed to promote your wellbeing and make your time with The Cam Academy Trust satisfying and rewarding.

Core benefits

• Paid leave – enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and adoption leave pay (linked to service) and paid leave for unforeseen personal situations

• Pension – a generous defined benefit pension with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Death in service payment – lump sum payment and an ongoing pension for your partner & children (subject to conditions & membership of our pension scheme) Health and wellbeing

• Employee counselling and support – free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues, as well as problems affecting your home life

• Wellbeing groups – arrangements may differ from school to school (secondary school staff)

• Environment – good working environment with excellent facilities (facilities may differ from school to school) Professional development

• Professional development – full and part-funded training courses and a wide range of learning opportunities available to all staff Employee discounts

• Car parking – free and on-site

• Hot drinks – tea & coffee making facilities provided for all staff

• Cycle-to-work scheme – save £££ on a new bike and accessories

• Subsidised membership to the Chartered College of Teaching

• Flexible working – all staff can make a request to work flexibly

• Teacher cover - We have Cover Supervisors reducing the amount of cover required by teachers and PPA periods are on timetables and not used for cover purposes.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@melbournvc.org

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Mandarin - Recruitment Pack - March 2023.pdf - 987 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Melbourn Village College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@melbournvc.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-village-college (opens in new tab)

Melbourn Village College is a successful 11-16 school with a strong community feel. At just over 600 pupils, our size enables all to flourish within a supportive environment, where each feels valued and empowered. Pupils are encouraged to continue their learning outside the classroom and a very high proportion get involved in the wide range of extra-curricular activities available to them. Our most recent OFSTED Inspection in September 2017 confirmed that we are a ‘good’ school which “has continued to improve the quality of education in the school” since our previous ‘Good’ judgement in May 2013. We are committed to improving what we do and aim to be outstanding

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@melbournvc.org.

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