Teacher of MFL (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full time and temporary
Salary: Main Scale/UPS
Start date: 3rd May 2018
Application closing date: 11th April 2018- midday
Are you a passionate, high-performing MFL Teacher who is looking for a new challenge? King’s School is currently recruiting for a teacher of MFL to provide a year’s maternity cover. If you are an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for student learning, and you want to be part of our growing and thriving school, we look forward to receiving your application. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach French. The ability to also teach Spanish would be a significant advantage. As a maternity cover post, this role is likely to last for one year, but it may be shortened or extended depending on the needs of the school.
King’s School is an ecumenical Christian School in the Diocese of Chichester, affiliated to the Church of England. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013 and there are currently approximately 500 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 with a team of over 45 teachers and support staff. In August 2019 we will move onto our new permanent site in West Blatchington. We will be occupying a three-storey new build which will have fully equipped, state of the art, science laboratories and prep rooms. Following this move, our PAN will increase to 150 per year group.
Our aim is to provide a high quality education in a caring Christian environment in which every student is known and cared for. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.
What are we looking for?
- Subject passion
- An ability to motivate, inspire and successfully manage others
- Commitment to whole child education and equality of opportunity
- Data analysis and benchmarking skills
Please see the attached job description for a full profile of the role.
Why join King’s School?
- Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team and SLT
- Range of opportunities for professional development
- Excellent support through our sponsor - the Russell Education Trust
- Close proximity to the vibrant city of Brighton
The closing date for applications is 11th April at midday. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for interview shortly after close of applications. If you would like an informal conversation about this role, or to visit King’s School, please contact Eleanor Edwards on 01273 840004 or email .
If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for the application form and further information Completed applications should be sent to by noon on the closing date.
We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.
King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).