Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4EY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, German
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £31,650 and £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Teaching Qualification
Good Honours degree or equivalent
A commitment to CPD
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:
A genuine belief in the value of each child
A knowledge of the GCSE specification and Locally Agreed Syllabus requirements of the subject with excellent knowledge of French as a whole
A good knowledge and understanding of current curricular developments in French
The ability to maintain a high standard of teaching which ensures all students are actively engaged in their learning and make excellent progress
The ability to establish an excellent climate for learning
The ability to work well in a team
High levels of commitment, motivation and initiative
Ability to use ICT to enhance the quality of learning within the classroom
The ability to relate well to all members of the school
Excellent communication skills
A warmth and empathy when dealing with young people
High personal standards and high expectations of themselves and others
A flexible approach to school life and someone who embraces change
A solutions focussed approach
Experience of teaching at KS3, KS4 & KS5
An excellent health and attendance record
An ability and willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
A sense of humour
APPLICATION AND LETTER:
The letter should be clear and concise (no more than two sides) with organised views
The letter should address the requirements of the post and clearly indicate why you have applied for this position
Application form should be fully completed and clearly legible
What the school offers its staff
WELLBEING & MENTAL HEALTH
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY STATEGY
At Haslingden High School and Sixth Form we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff through our proactive approach in advocating positive mental health.
Our long-term strategy:
- Prioritise staff metal health
- Support staff to take responsibility for their own and others wellbeing
- Give leaders access to the tools and resources to support wellbeing
- Revisit the communications policy
- Ensure staff have a voice in decision making
- Drive down unnecessary workload
- Champion flexible working and diversity
- Create a good behaviour culture
- Support staff to progress in their careers
- Protect leaders´ wellbeing and mental health
- Hold ourselves accountable for measuring staff wellbeing through the Positive Workplace Survey
Further details about the role
Haslingden High School
Modern Foreign Languages Faculty
Modern Foreign Languages Rationale
‘To enable learners to successfully communicate with and understand speakers of French/German in a variety of contexts and for a variety of purposes. To broaden horizons and develop cultural knowledge and understanding of the identity of the countries and communities where French/German is spoken. To foster transferable skills such as confidence and resilience which enable deeper learning where the foreign language may become a medium for constructing and applying knowledge. To provide access to opportunities and experiences where students can engage with speakers of French/German. To provide an ambitious, inclusive and well-sequenced curriculum for students who progress to further study in MFL and for those who do not.’
Faculty information
The Modern Foreign Languages Faculty is currently made up of a team of six members of staff. Two of these are full time. The Curriculum Leader is also the Subject Leader for French. There is a Lead Teacher who has specific responsibilities across the two subjects. All current members of the Faculty are able to teach French and German.
The Faculty endeavours to keep up with all developments in language pedagogy and uses a variety of approaches in the delivery of lessons. A key strength of the Faculty is the sharing of good practice and resources, and its willingness and openness to try and adopt new ideas and methodologies. Colleagues are open and supportive of each other.
The Faculty has four specialist rooms which are all equipped with projectors and smart boards. The school operates a highly successful iPads for Learning scheme with all students having access to an iPad which they can use in school and at home. This has transformed the way students learn and use ICT. This initiative has had a significant impact on the way students learn languages at Haslingden High School and Sixth Form.
All Year 7 classes start with either French or German and this alternates each year. All Year 7 students in September will be learning German. In Year 8 and Year 9 they continue with the first language and have taster sessions in the second, either French or German. Students then choose their GCSE options in in Year 9 to commence their studies in Year 10. Languages remain an option subject and the numbers choosing to study a language at GCSE have increased in recent years.
Students have three periods of MFL study per week in Years 7 and 8 and 2 periods in Year 9.
In Year 10, students start the GCSE specifications. They currently follow the Educas specifications. We use the Studio and Stimmt resources but supplement these with our own materials. Students have 3 periods of language study per week.
Holly Taylor Curriculum Leader; Modern Foreign Languages
Sian Nixon - Lead Teacher MFL
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All employees and volunteers are required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to starting work at Haslingden High School.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@haslingdenhigh.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1534 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Haslingden High School and Sixth Form website
- Email address
- school@haslingdenhigh.com
- Phone number
- 01706 215726
Welcome to Haslingden High School. We are looking for talented, skilled and caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude, who will further enhance our fantastic team here and ensure that outcomes for our students – both personally and academically – are the best they can be.
Our school aim is:
Achievement for All: for all our students to be safe, happy and successful, developing as individuals into caring, responsible citizens equipped for life in the 21st century.
We strive to:
- create successful learners, who achieve the best possible qualifications, alongside equipping them with the skills and motivation to overcome future challenges
- ensure all students experience an exciting, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that is well-planned, broad, diverse and expertly delivered. Our curriculum will inspire and motivate students to want to know and remember more, allowing them to become lifelong learners
- provide access to a wide range of opportunities and experiences beyond the taught curriculum, enabling our students to leave our school with high aspirations
- work in partnership to offer a personalised approach to care, guidance and support that will ensure students feel and know how to keep themselves safe and happy. Students’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do, empowering them to make informed choices
- guide students, helping them to become kind, resilient and ethical individuals who will make a positive contribution to their local community and beyond. They will embrace change and leave as well-rounded individuals with a strong set of values and beliefs
We welcome students of all abilities, aptitudes and interests from a wide range of backgrounds. Our number one aim is ‘Achievement for All’ and we pride ourselves on our reputation for academic success. We are successful because we have high expectations of all of our students, and because we create a learning environment underpinned by a culture of respect where individuals are nurtured and supported.
Ours is a forward-thinking school with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We have invested in new technology, which means that our students are equipped for a 21st-century workplace; able to apply their knowledge and skills creatively. We are also proud of the way that we prepare students to be lifelong learners; questioning, resilient and confident young people.
Importantly we want our students to leave with happy memories of their time at Haslingden High and we provide many enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom for students to develop the talents, teamwork and leadership skills that will enable them to be citizens of Britain and the world.
We are a diverse community where students from a range of backgrounds form positive relationships with each other and with staff, based on trust and mutual respect. Visitors to the school comment on the happy and calm atmosphere which allows all students to flourish.
Arranging a visit to Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@haslingdenhigh.com.
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