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Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

King Arthur's School, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX

This job expired on 28 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 January 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages job summary

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust

based at King Arthur’s School, Wincanton, Somerset

Start date:      September 2022

Closing Date:  9.00am Monday 28 February 2022

Interview:       Thursday 3 March 2022

Salary:             MPS/UPS

Contract:        Permanent 0.8 or full time for the right candidate

We are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher with energy and enthusiasm and a love of modern foreign languages who will teach across the age levels from 11 -16. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school within a Trust with great potential, some real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further.

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion for foreign languages and learning
be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching
have excellent communication skills
have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the department and school
be able to build relationships quickly
show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the trust
be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy school
have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
King Arthur’s School is a fantastic small secondary school at the heart of a rural Somerset community serving the town of Wincanton and surrounding area.  The school joined the Sherborne Area Schools Trust in April 2019 and is continuing its pursuit for tangible and rapid improvement.  When you visit the school you will notice the:

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Students are well-behaved, comfortable and safe
The range of experiences and opportunities
Hard working, committed and caring staff
Beautiful location and space for learning
Strong local community
The school is on the Somerset/Dorset border located close to Sherborne and its surrounding area.  It is one of the best places to live in Britain, with Sherborne itself being described as ‘one of the most drop-dead-gorgeous towns in the country’ and having the feel of ‘a small cathedral city’.  It is a centre of excellence for education.  There are easy road and direct rail links to London, Bath, Bristol, Exeter and the glorious Dorset coast and countryside. It is a great area in which to live, offering something for everyone

Our values and ethos focuses on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our children.

This role will be challenging, yet immensely rewarding. Working within our Trust, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team, strong governance and a committed staff. We will also offer an excellent package:

a competitive salary
high-quality CPD opportunities
work collaboratively with Trust colleagues, sharing best practice and specialisms
possible relocation expenses
a strong sense of shared moral purpose and a real opportunity to transform the lives of young people
You are warmly encouraged to visit our School prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact Justine Holland who will be happy to arrange this.   Please contact Justine on 01963 32368 or at justine.holland@kingarthurs.org.uk

For a recruitment pack and online application form, please visit our website www.kingarthurs.org.uk or our Trust website: www.sast.org.uk

You are asked to provide the following:

A completed SAST Teaching Application form which can be found on our website
A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise
Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to Justine Holland, King Arthur’s School, West Hill, Wincanton BA9 9BX or by email to: justine.holland@kingarthurs.org.uk.

King Arthurs School, part of the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust and School follows the national and Somerset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted for references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is short listed. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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About King Arthur's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: King Arthur's School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: justine.holland@kingarthurs.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-arthur-s-school (opens in new tab)

In order that our young people will aspire to the best futures and grow in a school of which they can be proud, we will ensure all our children experience the highest standards of teaching. We will support our children to fulfil their potential and secure outcomes that enable awesome futures. By establishing a wide-ranging curriculum that nurtures our children to be resilient, articulate, curious, and kind, we will empower every child to develop the skills and qualities to thrive for life.

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