Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (temporary)
King's Bruton
Bruton, Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
TEMPORARY TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Maternity Cover (From February Half Term (19th February) 2018)
King’s School, Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of 339 pupils aged 13-18. Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time member of the Modern Foreign Languages department to cover maternity leave from February 2018.
The department is looking for a graduate linguist able to teach French up to GCSE level and Spanish at A Level. The successful applicant will teach classes across the two key stages and help support pupils in the build up to external examinations.
Further details, including an Application Form, may be obtained from the HR Assistant at recruitment@kingsbruton.com or 01749 814316.
Letters of application, completed application forms with curriculum vitae, together with the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by 5.00pm Friday 13th October, 2017.
King’s School 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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. King’s Bruton is a registered Charity No. 1071997.
Attached documents
About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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