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Teacher of MFL - Full-time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

  • Ref:KCC886-4091-489T
  • Posted:04/05/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:July/September 2023
  • App Close Date:06/07/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 10th July 2023

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  • School: The Whitstable School
  • Permanent, Full Time
  • MPS/UPS

Are you new to the profession or looking for a fresh challenge? We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of MFL to join our friendly, innovative and supportive department.

Candidates must be able to teach Spanish to KS3 and 4 level, with the option to develop KS5 Spanish. The ability to teach French at KS4 will be an advantage too.

If you are able to engage students, have passion for teaching and raising achievement, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Join us and benefit from:

  • Excellent on-site facilities
  • Bank of resources across the Trust
  • Excellent CPD programme
  • Being part of a highly successful Trust
  • Teacher Pension
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking on site

This is an exciting time to join our school as we are a candidate school for the Career-related Programme and the school is pursuing authorisation as an 18 World School. 18 World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education that we believe is important for our pupils.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading multi-academy trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.

Please complete the application form, describing how you meet the criteria listed on the person specification. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Early applications are encouraged; interviews will be held before the published closing date. If you would like to visit TWS prior to application,

If you are interested in this post, please contact James Brewster at james.brewster@swale.at or 01227 931300.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 10th July 2023

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Alex Holmes
  • Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
  • Telephone: 01227 931300
  • Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.