TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Location

UNITY COLLEGE
Towneley Holmes , Burnley , Lancashire , BB11 3DF
Tel: 01282 683010
School website: www.unity-college.com
Roll: 1500

Information

Unity College is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic teacher to join our Modern Foreign Languages Department.  If you are ambitious, innovative and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. 

We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

We offer:

the opportunity to be integral to College improvement

well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities

excellent career progression opportunities

a high level of support for all new staff

an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment

a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

You will:

be, or have the potential to become, an excellent classroom practitioner, who is able to teach Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stages 3 and 4

share the College’s very high expectations

be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the Modern Foreign Languages curricula

be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents

be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college.  With 1500 students on roll, we are one of the largest secondary schools in Lancashire.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity-college.com/vacancies/ or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager: j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 28 February 2025. Interviews will be held during week commencing 3 March 2025.

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.

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

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:

Contact the College's HR Manager, Joanne Lever j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached or from https://unity-college.com/vacancies/

Please return completed applications electronically to j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.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.