French Teacher (KS2 and KS3) & Classroom Teacher

Teacher of French (KS2 & KS3) and Classroom teacher

Required 24th February 2025 or earlier if possible.

Woodfield Academy joined the Bordesley MAT from Easter 2022. We work closely with Trinity High School, Birchensale Middle School and Holyoaks First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

We are looking for a teacher to provide high quality, engaging teaching and learning to pupils from Year 5 to 8. This is a full time contract divided into two succinct parts: to be the main French teacher and lead on its delivery, supported by the languages faculty leader (0.7); and to teach other subjects within KS2 and KS3, supported by the relevant faculty leaders (0.3). Each applicants preferred subjects can be discussed at interview. 

The essential attributes are:

• Common sense and a desire to see young people learn;
• The ability to relate to young people;
• A commitment to professional development;
• The self-confidence to support students in a classroom environment on your own;
• Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities.

Woodfield Academy can offer:

• hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve
• a supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression
• significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust
• the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders
• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
• a staff healthcare package, EAP and Bike to Work Scheme

For further information, including arranging a visit to school, please contact Sharon Little, Operations Manager on 01527 527081 or recruitment@woodfield-academy.org.uk

Closing date: 1st December 2024 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held w/c 09/12/2024

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Bordesley MAT is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Bordesley MAT is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.