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Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR

This job expired on 3 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January or Easter 2025

• Closing date

  3 December 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Modern Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages job summary

We welcome applications from ECTs and those new to their careers as well as experienced teachers. We have a very supportive team, who will support you as your career progresses.

The governors of this oversubscribed school are seeking to appoint a Modern Foreign Language teacher. We welcome candidates from all religious and non-religious backgrounds and the successful candidate. We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, specifically Spanish and French at KS3 and GCSE.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school. We are determined to continue to, to meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world and we are confident that we will achieve our vision, which is simple: to become an outstanding school in all we do.

This is also a very exciting time to join our school as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026.

We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the capacity to teach MFL across all ages and ability ranges.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and be able to deliver an engaging curriculum.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and passion for their subject.
• Have fantastic classroom management and organisation.
• Willing to work as part of a very successful, supportive and friendly team.
• Promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?

• A well-motivated and respectful body of students.
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
• A vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

If you would like to visit the school or discuss opportunities further do not hesitate in contacting our Assistant Headteacher: sarah.scanlon@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date

Previous applicants need not apply.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-school-coventry (opens in new tab)

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

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