An inspirational and encouraging teacher, who embraces and embodies our ethos and values, is sought to lead and develop Modern Foreign Languages in our school as Head of Department.
Bedales Prep and Pre prep Schools are a unique educational establishment, set in 120 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships - co-operative, authentic and trustful.
Experience & Background
As an outstanding classroom practitioner, you will have a degree in French or Spanish or a related language qualification with the vision and ability to lead the department to ensure it remains exciting, engaging and relevant to the curriculum. You will oversee the planning, development and implementation of schemes of work, enabling students to attain their optimum potential in the subject. Candidates should be abreast of recent pedagogies that promote innovative, enjoyable and successful language learning. You should be passionate about other cultures and countries and have experience of sharing this through classroom events, visits and events. As an effective communicator your collegiate approach will inspire colleagues to work collaboratively towards achieving these outcomes.
Teachers at Bedales Prep and Pre prep are not only excellent teachers, but also have a commitment to strong pastoral care and pupil development.
You should also be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the wider life of our busy Prep boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school both pastorally and through co-curricular activities, such as taking part in our annual camps week and/or experience of teaching Games would be desirable.
Timetable
You will be timetabled to teach 28 lessons a week. The full-time teaching commitment is 30 lessons per week.
Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 08:20 to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 12:35hrs on Saturday. Staff who work on Saturdays receive a half day in lieu during the week. Teachers at the prep also deliver activities once a week until 19:00hrs.
This post is Regulated Activity.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Benefits
Free on-site parking
APTIS pension scheme
Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
Salary Extras Benefits Platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Free breakfast, lunch and supper is provided during term time
Fee Remission for eligible staff
Accommodation (subject to availability)
On-site nursery (subject to availability)
Gymnasium & swimming pool
Pre-Appointment Checks
All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be a sked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post please visit the Bedales website and click on the recruitment portal. Please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.
Closing date: 9:00am, 13 May 2024
Application screening via TEAMS: w/c 13 May 2024
Interview date: 15 May 2024
Safeguarding Statement
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.
Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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