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Job Overview
Job Purpose
We are looking for a well-qualified and inspirational Tutor of French to join the well-established, collaborative, and highly supportive Languages department.
You will have the opportunity to teach French A Literature to native speakers in the IB Diploma Programme. A clear love of French literature and a desire to share this enthusiasm with pupils is essential, promoting learning of the very highest standards. The successful applicant must be completely fluent in French at native speaker level and educated to degree level or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
* Employ a range of teaching and assessment strategies and resources to lead dynamic and engaging lessons with a clear focus on pupil progress.
* Set expectations and pace of work that make appropriate demands on all pupils and ensure that all pupils are effectively challenged.
* Be reflective in practice, showing engagement with current educational thinking, and proactively seeking opportunities for professional development.
* Identify and respond appropriately to pupils with difficulties in learning and recognize when to seek further advice regarding their specific educational needs.
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
* Experience of teaching French literature.
* Experience in the use of ICT in a classroom with the ability to impart that knowledge to others.
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location with sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.
St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognized International Baccalaureate curriculum (praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18. It was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland and is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey.
The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, complemented by the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.
St Leonards boasts a rich sporting heritage with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The school’s five-tier Golf Programme continues to grow, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest-growing of all Scottish independent schools. An exciting calendar of trips and activities prepares pupils with skills for success in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing
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