Teacher of Languages (French and Spanish). Fixed term maternity cover.

Parklands High school is looking for a dynamic teacher of French and Spanish to GCSE level. The must be inspired to work with colleagues to want to create a curriculum that provides excellent outcomes for the students.

At Parklands we aim to deliver an outstanding and exceptional educational experience to our student community. We are proud of our reputation as a forward thinking school which invests in the latest teaching and learning technologies and resources. Combined with an extensive network of pastoral support, we foster leadership skills and develop the attributes, personal qualities and social skills that will be essential to our students as they become adults in an ever changing world.

The school is part of the newly formed Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust and we are at the beginning of an exciting journey off all through education provision.

Staff in our trust benefit from:

• a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
• a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
• access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
• opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips (varies from school to school)
• an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of their Senior Leadership Team without an appointment
• excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays (Parklands High School only).

The MFL department is forward thinking, creative, innovative and supportive of change and new approaches. The department delivers engaging, contextual and challenging lessons that excite students about the subject and prepare them for GCSE and beyond.  We are seeking someone who will impart a love of the subject to those of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.

The department harnesses technology to aid with pupil learning and each classroom has a top of the range digital classroom board. Each teacher has access to a set of iPads to facilitate both whole class and individual level afl alongside mini whiteboards. In line with the changes announced to MFL GCSEs this year to reflect the recommendations of the Teaching School Council’s (2016) pedagogical review, we are currently redesigning our KS4 SOWs with the support of LDP and are currently in an exciting time in the process.

 Principal responsibilities:

 Under the direction of the Curriculum Leader for Languages:

• To contribute to teaching and learning in Languages including production of any resources.
• To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate syllabi, materials and schemes of work reflecting the school’s published aims, policies and procedures. This includes the School SEF and development plan, teaching and learning policy and behaviour policy.
• To maintain accurate and complete assessment records and use them constructively to inform learning and to report to parents as required.
• To participate in the process of student target-setting, developing and implementing schemes of work and maintaining progressive learning outcomes in lessons.
• To attend and contribute to department meetings, TLC sessions and INSET training as   required.

Additional specific responsibilities:

• To be the form teacher of an assigned form.
• To undertake the pastoral care and guidance of each individual in the form and monitor their academic progress.
• To deal with and administer all routine business connected with the form, including returns as required.
• To take responsibility for the conduct of Form time.
• To provide or contribute to reports and keep records as appropriate.
• To check and comment on reports to parents as needed.
• To keep a general eye on the personal appearance and behaviour of the form and insist on a high standard.
• To attend and contribute to assemblies when required and actively supervise the form's movement both to the place of assembly and whilst it is in progress.
• To attend House meetings.

  General duties:

• To have responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people for whom you are responsible and all those you may come into contact with.
• To mark the register of all groups in accordance with the procedures determined by the attendance    policies.
• To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published schedules.
• To share responsibility for good order and discipline in the school.
• To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents or carers.
• To participate in Appraisal and School Self Evaluation arrangements.
• To adhere to published school policies.
• To be courteous to colleagues, students and parents and provide a welcoming environment to guests.
• To discharge your duty of care for your own and others’ health and safety.