Teacher of French
Thomas Telford School
Telford and Wrekin
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2025
Job overview
Position of responsibility available for a suitably experienced candidate
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious French teacher to join a successful, supportive, and committed team of specialist linguists. Candidates for the post should have a relevant degree, exhibit a passion for language teaching and be able to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons. This post would be suitable for a teacher with some experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge. Working alongside the Head of Department, the successful candidate will be committed to the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment, will enjoy working as part of a team and will have a key role in securing the best possible outcomes for our students. We are keen to provide enrichment opportunities for students studying French, and a willingness to contribute to trips abroad may be an advantage.
Thomas Telford School has an excellent reputation for achieving outstanding results. The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to build on the strengths of the department and be committed to curriculum development. This position is an ideal opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner to make a significant contribution to developments within the Modern Foreign Languages Department at Thomas Telford School.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and high-performing organisation. Thomas Telford School is proud to have a happy and supportive working environment where employees are truly valued.
Application forms and further details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net under ’Latest Vacancies’ on the School website. Please send your application form to The Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to hr@ttsonline.net.
Closing date: Apply immediately.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
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About Thomas Telford School
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Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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