Teacher of French and Spanish (maternity cover)
Chigwell School
Greater London, Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Lent Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a well qualified, and enthusiastic graduate teacher of French and Spanish to teach a combination of the languages throughout the School from KS3 through to A-Level. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire and engage students from Year 7 to Year 13, fostering both language proficiency and cultural appreciation. The successful candidate will be a qualified graduate and will join a school that excels not only academically but also in sports, music, and drama. This is a full-time position starting in the Lent Term 2025. The appointed candidate will be fully involved in the life of the school and will have the opportunity to gain in experience both academically and pastorally.
We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities.
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, the School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.
For further details on this position please see the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the application form that can be accessed from our website https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/ and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.
The Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Jack Twinn, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or email jtwinn@chigwell-school.org
Closing date: 11th October 2024 – early applications welcome
Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
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About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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