Teacher of Modern Languages - French SpecialismWe are looking for a Teacher of Modern Languages - French Specialism to join our team at
Northampton High School.The vacancy provides the opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational teacher of Modern Languages to teach French to A Level, and ideally Spanish to KS3. The ability to teach German would also be of interest.Languages taught at the school from KS3 to A Level are French (from KS1), German, Latin and Spanish (from KS3), with Classical Civilisation available at KS5. The ability to teach Latin may also be beneficial.We are looking for a well-qualified graduate with a passion for teaching and excellent subject knowledge of Modern Languages. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the curriculum and acommitment to continuing professional development, as well as being efficient and organised. She/he will be an excellent communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and will have exciting ideas about MFL teaching and the ways in which languages can be further developed and encouraged across the whole school and within the GDST. The successful candidate will help develop engaging schemes of work, support the programme of trips and visits, assist with university preparation and be committed to supporting the vibrant extracurricular life of the school.Benefits:As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progressionMembership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the AutumnNormal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:35 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualificationsFree life assurance benefitEmployee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice servicesA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsFree lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walksInterest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeGood transport links and free parkingAbout the School:
Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Our reference: SE4052Vacancy: Teacher of Modern Languages (French Specialism)Location:
NorthamptonSalary: £34,092.29 - £42,689.45 based on experienceHours: Part time, 90.63% FTE (5 days)Required from: ASAPContract: Part Time - Maternity Cover. Fixed Term contract until end of maternity leave.Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of
Northampton High School.INDSH
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