Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DTThis job expired on 5 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 March 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Modern Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- UQT/MPS/UPS
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages job summary
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
To cover maternity leave from September 2024
We are keen to recruit a full time teacher of MFL to a temporary post to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2024.
At Castle Newnham School, we value the teaching of languages. We believe the study of languages broadens pupils’ horizons and opens doors to opportunity hence all pupils at Castle Newnham School study a foreign language to GCSE level. Our MFL department has an excellent reputation for high standards and innovative teaching and is led by a passionate and experienced subject specialist. We seek a teacher who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy, dedication and warmth of approach. We are forward looking in that we embrace innovation and research-based practice with a strong emphasis on training and development and would welcome applications from colleagues with a similarly outward-looking approach. The role will involve working collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of the extremely supportive team. The post is suitable for ambitious colleagues at any stage of their career including ECT.
As well as a supportive team and strong professional development, Castle Newnham offers:
well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn;
a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;
a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;
great opportunities to make your mark and to be part of something exciting and unique
Tours of the school and a meeting with senior staff are advisable to gain a valuable insight into the role and to experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our school. To book a tour, please contact Romana Tomei at rtomei@castlenewnham.school. Please see the attached application pack for more information about the role.
For further details about our school please go to the school’s website https://castlenewnham.school/
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th March 2024 (Mid-day)
Interviews: W/c 11th March 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw the advert should a suitable applicant be found before the closing date
Castle Newnham Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
The position requires an enhanced criminal records bureau (DBS) disclosure
As detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, online searches (social media screening) will be undertaken for all shortlisted applicants
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.
About Castle Newnham School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 719 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Castle Newnham School website (opens in new tab)
All-through school based on 2 sites. Nursery to Year 4 on Goldington Road and Years 5 to 11 based on Polhill Avenue.
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