Teacher of MFL

Job Title: Teacher of MFL (French/German)

Job Location: King Charles I School

Salary: Main scale, Upper pay scale

Closing Date: Friday 12 April @ 10:00am

About us:

King Charles I School is an excellent secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. We are one of the highest performing schools in Worcestershire, with a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.

We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust - a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teaching Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities. We have recently won the small MAT of the year award given by MATA.

At The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust, we understand that happy, well-motivated and well-trained employees make the most effective teaching and support staff. We know that the education sector can be a demanding and pressurised environment and we always strive to remove barriers and find ways to make life that little bit easier, where possible.

Who we are looking for:

Due to expanding our MFL provision we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of MFL as part of our school languages team. The post is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.

The Teacher of MFL will be accountable for planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. We value languages in the Four Stones MAT and offer a programme of languages for all. The MFL department is strong and innovative, forward-thinking and well-organised. The successful candidate would teach French and/or German to students in Key Stage 3 and 4 with a possibility of A Level, if desired. We welcome your application to be part of this successful team.

The successful candidate would teach French and/or German to students in Key Stage 3, 4 and those taking A levels.

The post is full-time and permanent and to start in September 2024. A part-time role would also be considered. This role reports to the Head of MFL.

You will have:

Our successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications

 Honours Degree

 DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Why join us?

We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:

 Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme

 Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays

 Salary sacrifice cycle scheme

 Access to annual flu jabs

 Employee Assistance Programme

 Comprehensive CPD

 Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools

 Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies

Your Application:

The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information and an application form are available via the MAT website and the school website. The completed application form should be emailed by Friday 12 April at 10:00am. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.