Teacher of MFL

King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  15 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative, and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Modern Foreign Languages to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent post commencing in September 2024.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for foreign languages and learning
• be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching
• have excellent communication skills
• have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the department and school
• be able to build relationships quickly
• show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the trust
• be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
• be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy school
• have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning

What the school offers its staff

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school with a great community feel, real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further. From September 2023 there are just under 500 students from age 11-16, with numbers increasing every year. When you visit the school you will notice the:

- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere

- Students are well-behaved, comfortable and safe

- The range of experiences and opportunities

- Hard working, committed and caring staff

- Beautiful location and space for learning

- Strong local community

Further details about the role

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk or at 01963 32368 who will also be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

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Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

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KAS Teacher of MFL Recruitment Pack.pdf - 984 KB (opens in new tab)

About King Arthur's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: King Arthur's School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@kingarthurs.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-arthur-s-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to King Arthur's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kingarthurs.org.uk.

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