About Aldridge School
Aldridge School is a comprehensive school with over 1500 students, located near the center of Aldridge village. We are committed to meeting the needs of every student, challenging them to achieve their best, and preparing them for their future endeavors. Our school is proud of its traditions and successes, achieved through hard work and high expectations. We offer a broad curriculum designed to meet national standards and support students in achieving excellent results.
Role Overview
The Teacher of French and TLR Subject Leader will be responsible for leading the French department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. The role includes setting high expectations, promoting good progress, demonstrating strong subject knowledge, and managing behavior effectively. The successful candidate will also contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.
Key Responsibilities
Set High Expectations
* Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
* Set goals that challenge students of all backgrounds and abilities.
* Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behavior.
Promote Good Progress and Outcomes
* Be accountable for students' attainment, progress, and outcomes.
* Plan teaching to build on students' prior knowledge.
* Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.
Demonstrate Good Subject and Curriculum Knowledge
* Maintain a secure knowledge of the French curriculum.
* Foster and maintain students' interest in the subject.
* Promote high standards of literacy and articulacy.
Plan and Teach Well-Structured Lessons
* Use lesson time effectively to impart knowledge and develop understanding.
* Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity.
* Reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and teaching approaches.
Adapt Teaching to Respond to Students' Needs
* Differentiate teaching approaches to meet the needs of all students.
* Understand the physical, social, and intellectual development of children.
* Support students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment
* Use formative and summative assessments to secure students' progress.
* Monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.
* Provide regular feedback to students.
Manage Behaviour Effectively
* Establish clear rules and routines for behaviour.
* Promote good and courteous behaviour in accordance with the school's policy.
* Maintain good relationships with students and act decisively when necessary.
Fulfill Wider Professional Responsibilities
* Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.
* Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
* Communicate effectively with parents regarding students' achievements and well-being.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.
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