Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

School
Thomas Knyvett College
Location
Ashford, Surrey
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£26,948-£42,780
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
31st August 2022 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Temporary
Job ID
1258909
Job Reference
811
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
  • Contract Type :Temporary
  • Job ID: 1258909

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We Are Happy To Receive A CV And Supporting Statement In The First Instance To Be Considered Before A Full Application Is Made. Please Email This To Hr With Details Of The Role In The Title So Our HR Team Can Action Accordingly.

Start Date: October/November 2022 - Maternity Cover

We Have An Exciting Opportunity For A Passionate, Dedicated, Motivated And Innovative Teacher Of Modern Foreign Languages To Join Our Team At Thomas Knyvett College.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who meets the Teacher Standards, with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment, together with a commitment to bringing out the best in every student.

You will be fully supported by the senior leadership team. Our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work. When you join us, you will be supported and developed through our extensive CPD programme and given effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance. Working in our school within The Howard Partnership Trust provides a wealth of opportunities to include excellent career progression options. Regardless of your experience or level of responsibility you will have a range of exciting opportunities to ensure you are improving your craft.

We are looking for staff to join our team who are passionate about improving students’ life chances and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team and our extensive enrichment programme.

Our outstanding staff and wonderful students make us a great place to work. Thomas Knyvett College, part of The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT), sets high standards for behaviour, promoting traditional values that will be important for life-long achievement. We believe that academic attainment flourishes in this atmosphere, enabling students to develop into confident and well-rounded young adults.

Thomas Knyvett College is a successful, over-subscribed school. We have made rapid and sustained progress over the last five years. However, we are not complacent and seek to ensure that the next five years are as productive as possible. As an exceptional learning community, we have developed our vision and we are as ambitious as ever for our students and staff. We see the College as the central resource for learning and support in the local community and continue to strive for excellence in all we do.

Ashford train station is very close to school allowing for easy travel for London or Surrey and a border allowance can be is available at the Principal’s discretion.

We offer an excellent ECT Welcome Payment of £2,000 (conditions apply) and a supportive programme with a mentor and reduced timetable.

What Ofsted said:

“Staff use their extensive knowledge of every pupil to provide the best support possible for each of them to develop their learning and understanding”. Inspectors praised the ‘warm and respectful’ relationships and highlighted that ‘pupils behave very well’ and ‘there is a strong sense of everyone working together to fulfil the school motto of ‘bringing out the best’.

Tours to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR team.

HPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.

Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement, early applications are encouraged.

Where possible interviews will be held on site within our schools and we will adhere to our current Covid policy for external visitors. Otherwise interviews will be held remotely by teams.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.

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Safeguarding Statement:

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Thomas Knyvett College

Thomas Knyvett College

Part of The Howard Partnership Trust

The Howard Partnership Trust