Job Description

St Clere's School

Butts Lane, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0NW

Wishes to appoint a

Teacher of French and/or German

Salary: TMS/UPS

(FTE £33,074 - £50,470 per annum)

FTE: 60%

3 days per week

Start Date: January 2025

St Cleres School are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our growing Languages department. We are seeking a French and/or German teacher, to enhance our student's knowledge of languages and make a positive impact on our learners.

St Clere's School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school with a "Good" Ofsted rating and consistently high student outcomes, demand for places is increasing year on year. With approx. 1200 students attending from across Thurrock. We are a popular choice for families because our students succeed in many ways and are taught by staff who teach with great energy and expertise in an environment that hasexceptional facilities.

St Clere's School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

The successful candidate must have the ability to teach French and/or German across the Key Stages and be creative, innovative and committed to raising standards. They must have an excellent subject knowledge and will be joining a highly motivated team of superbly collaborative teachers. Your passion for French and/or German will enhance a curriculum which is progressive through our unique digital learning which supports the progress of our students.

The ideal candidate would be someone with the talent to inspire their students whilst having a passion for languages and understanding the impact their teaching could have on our students and to make learning an enjoyable and inspiring experience. We require someone that has a great understanding of the curriculum and how they can support student development across the age and ability ranges.

What the school can offer: 

· Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property

Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools 

· Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools 

· Recognition of continuous service  

· Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust  

· Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme   

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 

· National Conditions of Service 

· Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme

St Clere's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)     

Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2024, Midday 

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.   

Information about the School

St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.