Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

1. We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about languages, enjoys working as a member of a team and is constantly seeking ways in which they can improve on their current practice. This role sits within the school's vision of educating well-rounded global citizens. Rather than reducing the number of linguists in the school, substantial recent changes are geared towards raising the expectations of language learning across the school and beyond.

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT. The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

3. This is a 0.6 part-time appointment (maternity cover) effective from 6th January 2025 with a salary payable on the main professional or upper pay scales (MPS1-UPS3) Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.

4. The successful applicant will be required to teach German to GCSE and there is an option to teach KS3 French for the right candidate. In addition, the successful applicant will have responsibility for a form and will be required to deliver their weekly lesson of Personal & Social Education.

5. All pupils study two from French, German or Mandarin as separate timetabled subjects in Years 7-9 and can study up to two at GCSE. A-Level French & German are taught in collaboration with local schools from the KE Foundation.

6. The language department offer extensive extra-curricular opportunities with language days, and residential visits. There are three dedicated language teaching rooms and a languages' office. All staff receive a school laptop for work use.

7. A positive attitude towards the use of IT is essential.

What the school offers its staff

As a grammar school, we are privileged to work with able learners with a thirst for knowledge. However, it is equally important to note that successful applicants would join a school with kindness and integrity at the heart of our values system.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive school in which you can develop the love for your subject and share it with keen learners.

Further benefits of working at Aston include a tailored CPD programme, opportunities for secondment with the MAT, an excellent free fitness studio and inspirational colleagues who share a passion for teaching

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