Teacher of French (with Spanish)
King's Bruton
Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2024
Job overview
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
An inspirational and suitably-qualified teacher of French is required to join this very successful department from September 2024. The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher with either a specialist or MFL related degree.
This is an opportunity for a passionate language teacher to make a genuine difference in the MFL department and to the progress of pupils. The successful applicant will teach both GCSE and A Level French. The ability to teach a GCSE Spanish class would be advantageous, but not essential.
At KS4, pupils study an MFL option as part of the core curriculum and numbers in both French and Spanish are very strong. French remains a strong language option at A Level and pupils benefit from a fantastic programme of enrichment to further enhance and support teaching.
The successful applicant will join a successful department, benefitting from a strong programme of enrichment, excellent resources, and a programme of MFL overseas trips.
Attached documents
About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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