Start date: 1st September 2024
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract
Salary: MPS/UPS
The ideal candidate would be able to teach French across the age range but we are also happy to consider candidates who have French as a second language to KS3.
We would consider opportunities for leadership roles for a candidate with the right experience
The School:
We are a co-educational 11-18 school, in Eastham, Merseyside, England. We are a dynamic, successful and growing school. The school has been over-subscribed for the last 3 years and was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022.
South Wirral is a school where every child matters and every child thrives. The aims of our curriculum are to develop successful learners, confident and inspired individuals and aspiring, responsible citizens. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life, as we help students to build skills in the 5 ‘LORIC’ principles – Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Character. We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values.
The Team:
The person appointed will join a successful Humanities and Languages team with an unswerving commitment to ensure that every student achieves their goals, whatever their circumstances. We currently offer French at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, but as the school grows we are looking to expand into a second language. This accompanying video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team: Click here to view our video.
You:
The person appointed will teach across all key stages, including the Sixth Form. This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our booklet.
The Assessment Process will be:
student voice panel (25%)
lesson observation (25%)
interview (50%)
Letters of application should be addressed to the Headteacher and should address the person specification and job description.
Closing date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Interview date: Thursday 16th May 2024
We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by Monday 13th May must assume it has been unsuccessful.
Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to: recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website: