Teacher of MFL (0.6 or 0.8 FTE)

French up to GCSE essential, Spanish also welcomed

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding Modern Foreign Languages team, in our forward-thinking and aspirational school based in Warwickshire’s beautiful, medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden. We’re looking forward to receiving applications from all teachers who are looking for an exciting new challenge to impact the lives of our students. You’ll be joining our ever-improving school, which year on year ensures all our students are prepared for the next step in their education.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Be accountable and responsible for the learning and progress of pupils in assigned classes ensuring excellence for and from all
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
• Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in accordance with school policies, the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

In return, we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff, which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• A Senior Leadership Team that is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy Trust

Where better to teach and support our staff and students than in the district of Stratford-upon-Avon, at the heart of Shakespeare's county? Visits to our green-field site, bordered by the River Alne, are welcome (and encouraged!) so that you may see for yourself why Ofsted describe our flourishing students as, ‘friendly, welcoming and happy’ and our staff as’ overwhelmingly positive’ about their roles (December 2022). Come and join our experienced and high-performing MFL department.

Click the link to see more about working in our school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzd-sZRAGaw

We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy trust, partnered with three other schools in the local area including Arden Academy in Knowle. This support mechanism ensures that leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an outstanding educational experience for our school, and provides continuous opportunity for further development for our staff.

Visits are strongly advised for an opportunity to visit our school, talk to the Headteacher and meet our fantastic students to get a feel for our ethos, ahead of interviews. For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mrs Sally Smith, our Office Manager, on 01564 797550 or email ssmith@henleyschool.com. Please access our website to understand why Henley is a special place to work.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20th January 2025.

Interviews to be confirmed and shortly after application deadline.

Henley-in-Arden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS, including a Children’s Barred List check. 

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