Teacher of MFL - Spanish (to KS5) and French (to KS4)
The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQThis job expired on 20 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
20 February 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 February 2020
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Spanish, French
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £25,373 to £41,490
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS plus £1,000 bursary for direct applications
Highcrest offers both an excellent induction and support programme for NQTs and an innovative and extensive CPD package. There is also the possibility of shared living accommodation.
A thriving school in the heart of the community, with free on-site parking, staff recognition schemes and free gym to counter the “Friday Biscuits” and on-site coffee shop! Just 30 minutes by train from Central London, The Highcrest Academy is the first All Ability Academy in the county of Buckinghamshire. It is culturally diverse and a vibrant school making it a fantastic place to teach. We have some students who will need all your support and yet have also featured in the national Ofsted report for providing challenge to the most able.
Teacher of MFL - Spanish (to KS5) and French (to KS4) job summary
Be part of a growing team of passionate linguists who share their enthusiasm with pupils and staff within a global and multilingual environment!
You will join a vibrant and well-resourced MFL department with a supportive SLT in a National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy Hub School.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher to join our MFL department. You will be able to teach Spanish to KS5 as your main language, as we have recently introduced Spanish A Level, as well as French to KS4. The department are committed to raising attainment; you will have the ability to motivate our students to succeed and develop their love of languages through engaging lessons.
We run trips and clubs to strengthen pupils’ love and understanding of languages and allowing them new experiences. These have included a French Escape Room, Spanish Restaurant, Mandarin Club, plus a day trip to Boulogne sur Mer. We are always open to new ideas!
Our aim is to establish a culture of excellence throughout every element of our academy and move us from Good to Outstanding.
There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, which includes the Sixth Form. A new building programme, just completed, comprises a brand-new Sixth Form Centre, sports facilities including a gym, and a new restaurant and coffee shop for both students and staff. We also have a thriving House system that brings our whole school community together.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on web). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
About The Highcrest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Highcrest Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
"The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school's motto of 'aspire and achieve'." Ofsted 2020
All who work at the academy reinforce our six virtues linked to our motto (Ambition, Sensitivity, Purpose, Integrity, Resilience and Eloquence), helping us instil a culture of excellence that runs throughout every strand of our Academy.
Situated in the leafy Chilterns and within easy reach of Central London, Highcrest is culturally and academically diverse and is the only academy in Buckinghamshire that caters for students of ‘all abilities’. Some of our students need all your support, whilst others need to be challenged and stretched. Our inclusive and successful House system, a wide range of clubs, visits and trips helps to bring our whole school community together. There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, including the Sixth Form. Recent additions to our site include a gym and restaurant/coffee shop for both staff and students, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, where your well-being is paramount. We offer staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, plus a paid Well-being Day for all staff. There is also the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.
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