Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - French (Seahaven Academy)

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 3 December 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Seahaven Academy
Haven Way
Newhaven
BN9 9TD

Phone: 01273 517601
Email: Hr1@seahavenacademy.org.uk
Website: www.seahavenacademy.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Job Title - Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French)
Closing Date 3rd December 2023
Contract Permanent to start as soon as possible or April 2024
Hours Full time
Salary United Learning payscale (£32,850 to £48,050 per annum) with starting bonus available
Interview To be confirmed

About the School:
Seahaven Academy is a very proud community, with really big ambitions and incredibly high expectations for all our students. We whole-heartedly believe in our United Learning motto: 'the best in everyone'.

Our recent inspection confirmed we are a 'good' school in all areas with a track record of strong outcomes for our students. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We provide all our young people with the challenge and support they need to achieve their goals to enable them to lead happy and fulfilling lives. We strongly believe in 'Education with Character' and want our young people to look back on their time at Seahaven as an education which has inspired and rewarded them and prepared them for the ups and downs of life.

The strength of relationships between students and staff is second to none, and we know that we can make a real difference to our students' lives. Add to this a vibrant atmosphere, a stunning cliff-top location and excellent facilities and it is easy to see why we feel so passionately about our academy and the work we do at Seahaven.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact HR at HR1@seahavenacademy.org .uk for an appointment.

The Role:
For January/April 2024 we are looking to appoint an inspirational and innovative MFL Teacher to join our supportive and hardworking team. You will provide high quality teaching across the ability range at KS3 and KS4, using the excellent resources available to ensure there are high standards of learning and outcomes for all students. We currently only teach French.

This role is suitable for ECT's and excellent support is offered through our ECT programme.

Our staff are committed to honing their skills through coaching, Teaching and Learning communities and using evidence-based approaches to create expert lessons. We believe that 'Knowledge is Power'. We are currently using the Rosenshine principles and Teach Like A Champion to underpin our professional development and teaching through explicit/direct instruction.

As part of United Learning there are a wealth of resources available to you and support from subject specialists and other schools within the group.
The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. The school is committed to providing
exceptional CPD at all levels including programmes for ECTs, recently qualified teachers and middle leaders.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply:
Please go to http://www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/Staff/Vacancies1 to view our Job Pack for further information and access the online application form.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding
Seahaven Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body and utilise the Rooney Rule in our recruitment process, please see the job pack for further information. We take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references.

United Learning:
Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, which is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.