Teacher of French - The Gryphon School

About the role

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scale M1 - M6

Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time considered, Permanent

We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring Teacher of French to join our team. Whether you're an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong academic culture.

We're looking for an individual who:

• Has a passion for teaching languages and learning
• Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Has excellent communication skills, the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School
• Can build relationships quickly
• Believes every student can succeed - and works hard to make it happen
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and high expectations

We can offer:

• A dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership
• A well-resourced department with a track record of strong results
• A positive and inclusive school culture focused on learning and development

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Further Information

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

About Us

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