Teacher of French or German

Teacher of French or German

SALARY                     :          MPS / UPS (TLR available for the right candidate)

CONTRACT               :          Full time

TERM                        :          Permanent

STARTING DATE     :          1st January 2025

RESPONSIBLE TO     :         Head of MFL

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of French or German to join our thriving MFL department. Staff form a hardworking and professional team who have a relentless focus on Teaching and Learning. Languages are a popular option choice and students achieve excellent results at both GCSE and ‘A’ level. 

The post is suitable for newly qualified or more experienced staff. The successful candidate will be able to teach French or German from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. A second language at Key Stage 3 and preferably also Key Stage 4 would be beneficial.

For further information or a discussion regarding the post, please contact the Head of Department, Miss Santovety. 

 Why work with us

 Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

 Additional Staff Benefits

·        Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities

·        Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan

·        Teachers Pension scheme membership

·        The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

 As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.⃰

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

 The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

 TO APPLY:

 If you are applying from outside the UK please get in touch prior to completing an application.

 Please download details and an application form from TES

or

• Contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, at the following email address: s.evans@burford.oxon.sch.uk or telephone the number above. 

 Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

 As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.

 Closing date: Monday 21 October 2024 (9.00am)

 ⃰ Please see relevant Admissions Policy on the school website.