TEACHER OF LANGUAGES ( FRENCH AND SPANISH) . FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER.

Location

PARKLANDS ACADEMY
Southport Road , Chorley , PR7 1LL
Tel: 01257 264596
School website: www.parklandsacademy.co.uk
Roll: 1118

Information

We are seeking a teacher of Languages (French & Spanish) to join our highly successful Languages department.

The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs.
You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT programme in place and staff also benefit from easy access to transport links, access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, free onsite parking and out of hours access to our gym facilities.

Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward looking environment. If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Rebecca Wilkinson, Curriculum Leader, by telephone or email
(rwilkinson@parklandsacademy.co.uk)

Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available on our school website, along with a letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position. Electronic applications should be returned to the email address admin@parklandshighschool.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025 9am, with interviews to be held Thursday 23rd January 2025.

Please note, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working at the School to share this commitment. Applications from
ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualifcation and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at http://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Please see attached application pack

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached application pack

Essential Experience

Please see attached application pack

Desirable Experience

Please see attached application pack

Proposed Interview Date:

23/01/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Rebecca Wilkinson, curriculum leader, by email to rwilkinson@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please complete the form attached to this advert or visit https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teacher-of-languages-french-and-spanish-maternity-cover-parklands-high-school. Return electronic forms to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.