Knowledge, Experience and Training - Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

Essential:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have a degree or equivalent qualification 

• Have a genuine passion for Modern Foreign Languages and be committed to maintaining and raising the standards of achievement in the school

• Have the ability to teach Modern Foreign Languages at GCSE and A-Level and an interest in and understanding of the current developments and changes to the curriculum  

• Display a high level of professionalism at all times and be a role model for others 

• Be committed to the safeguarding of children  

• Be committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and a belief that engaging learning with high challenge and a focus on developing independence is the most effective and enjoyable learning 

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of good teaching and how children learn  

• Be able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders 

• Have an understanding of or is interested in current developments in the National Curriculum regarding Modern Foreign Languages  

• Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities 

• Be willing to work as a member of a team and be committed to the school’s strategic commitment, purpose and intent  

• Be willing to undertake further, relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate 

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’