Teacher of Mandarin (Maternity cover)
Melbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EFThis job expired on 27 March 2023
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
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Mandarinjobs
Working pattern
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.
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.
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About Melbourn Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 633 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
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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