Teacher of French and Spanish
Queens' School
Hertfordshire
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- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2024
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic successful languages teacher and motivator to join our Queens’ School community. Candidates should be an excellent linguist ideally able to teach both French and Spanish.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for either a recently qualified teacher or for someone looking to broaden their teaching experience in a school and faculty in which scholarship- inspiring a love of learning and pursuing and celebrating aspiration- is a core value.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is keen not only to contribute to developing and collaborating on resourcing and best practice pedagogy, but also to take a lead in their own personal development, keeping abreast of change and sharing experience, knowledge and ideas with the MFL team.
Candidates should have a teaching degree, QTS, PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, recognised for the purposes of teaching in the UK.
Applications to the Headteacher, Jonathan Morrell, to include school application form, covering letter and full contact details of two referees applications@queens.herts.sch.uk
You must complete all parts of the application form. CV’s are not accepted.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
The vacancy closes at midday on Friday 20th September. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should suitable applicants be found.
Our ideal candidate will:
● have a genuine passion for the subject and the ability to share this with our students
● have the resolve to make a real difference with students of all abilities and backgrounds;
● have the ability to guide students to outstanding outcomes;
● have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
We can offer:
● happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn;
● supportive parents and carers who value education and school community;
● a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment;
● a strong commitment to personalised professional development and progression, including access to National Professional Qualifications, peer-to-peer learning, and opportunities for internal promotion;
● a commitment to encouraging and supporting staff wellbeing.
Queens’ is a large, co-educational, multicultural, thriving, and oversubscribed school. We have a well-established reputation for academic achievement for all students, with excellent attainment and progress outcomes. We provide a safe, caring and challenging environment for learning, and are committed to the development of every student as an individual. We understand that while students have different gifts and talents we have a strong belief that everyone can be Great.
At GCSE, it is usual for well over 80% of our students to attain 5 Standards Passes including English and Maths, with over 30% of results at Grades 7, 8 or 9. At Sixth Form, it is usual for well over 50% of grades to be A*- B. In our last Ofsted Inspection, it was noted that Queens’ has a ‘highly regarded senior leadership team’; ‘pupils are clearly proud of their school and enjoy learning’ and ‘teaching and learning is at the top of the agenda.’ We seek the best opportunities and outcomes for all students and are rightly proud of our commitment to inclusivity and equalities. In 2023, we were awarded the Gold Award in Equalities from Equaliteach.
All staff benefit from high quality continuing professional development opportunities and there is a comprehensive induction, support and training programme for ECTs.
Applications to the Headteacher, Jonathan Morrell, to include school application form, covering letter and full contact details of two referees applications@queens.herts.sch.uk
Queens’ School is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Queens’ School (Bushey) Ltd. is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee
Registered Office: Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY
Telephone: 01923 224465
email: office@queens.herts.sch.uk
Registered in England; Registered Number 07650609
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About Queens' School
Queens’ School was formed in 1969 as a result of the amalgamation of Alexandra School, founded in 1901 and Bushey Grammar School, founded in 1950. Bushey Grammar school, originally called Watford Central School, was established in 1912. Both schools vacated sites in Watford, Judge Street and Derby Road respectively. In 1985, Grange Park School became part of Queens’.
The original Bushey Grammar School occupied the northwest side of the Aldenham Road and Alexandra School occupied the southeast side. A pedestrian underpass connected the two schools.
Queens' derives its name from three queens. Bushey Grammar School had a strong connection with the Queen's College, Oxford. Alexandra School was named after Queen Alexandra, the consort of King Edward VII. Our Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne at the time of the amalgamation.
The house based pastoral system is inherited from Bushey Grammar School with Auden and Sutherland located on the South Side and Newton and Drake, on the North Side.
Our school was successfully awarded grant-maintained status in 1993 and became a foundation school in 1999. In 2003, Queens' became a Specialist Sports College and in 2007 recognised as a High Performing School. In 2008, Queens' achieved Science College status. Desiring greater freedom and autonomy, Queens' converted to an academy in 2011.
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