Teacher of MFL (KS3-4 French and Spanish) - Temporary contract to July 2025
Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025 (or earlier)
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Modern Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main or Upper Pay Scale
Teacher of MFL (KS3-4 French and Spanish) - Temporary contract to July 2025 job summary
TEACHER OF MFL (SPANISH AND FRENCH)
Temporary Contract to July 2025
Main or Upper Pay Scale
£31,650 to £49,084 (FTE)
Start date: January 2025 (or earlier)
Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. Located in the historic and picturesque market town of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire it is conveniently located 25 minutes from London by train and close to the A1(M) and M1.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and able Teacher of Spanish and French (KS3-4) to join our successful MFL department on a temporary contract from January to July 2025.
Our students are taught French in Year 7 and are offered the chance to study either Spanish or German in Year 8. All boys then choose a language to take to GCSE. There is the possibility to teach all 3 languages at A level. The MFL department comprises six well-resourced specialist language rooms, each with its own high quality listening facilities and interactive whiteboard.
The successful candidate will have a passion for language learning and the ability to motivate all students and bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status. The appointment would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to join a high performing school to gain experience to further enhance their career. Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.
What can HBS offer you?
- A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
- A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
- A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
- The opportunity to work in a secure, supportive environment
- SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students in the school
Application deadline: 9am, Friday 6th December 2024*
Interviews: w/c 9th December (or earlier)
Applications should be submitted via My New Term
*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Previous applicants need not apply.
HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.
HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
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Commitment to safeguarding
HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Hitchin Boys' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1317 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Hitchin Boys' School website (opens in new tab)
Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.
Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.
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