TEACHER OF MFL (GERMAN/FRENCH)

Location

SIR JOHN THURSBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastern Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 2AT
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 1123

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“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.  

We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our large Modern Foreign Languages department.  The MFL Department has a good track record of exam success in German, French and Urdu as well as supporting students through home language GCSEs.  The successful candidate will ideally be able to teach either French or German to KS4 but other specialisms would be considered.  The majority of students continue with a Modern Foreign Language to GCSE and languages are a popular subject in school.  We are a well-resourced department who are passionate about enabling students of all abilities to be successful in languages.

Please refer to our website for the full job advert - www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk 

We are looking for a teacher who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with their love of their subject and the motivation to ensure every student achieves through:

Outstanding classroom practice and an ability to engage all young people.

A commitment to contribute to our enrichment programme.

The ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.

A passion and commitment to raise standards and achievement.

The ability to work and contribute as part of a team.

Commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour.

The willingness to do what it takes to achieve a goal.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

Whilst the post will ideally be for full time hours, requests for part time / job share will be considered.

Closing date:  9am Monday 24th February 2025
Shortlisting:    Tuesday 25th February 2025
Interviews:     W/C 3rd March 2025

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

For an application pack please:

download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

or telephone 01282 682313

or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

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

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