Teacher of MFL (French/Spanish)

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About the role

We are seeking an inspirational MFL teacher to join our unique, oversubscribed, all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to share their passion for learning in our outstanding school.  The candidate must be passionate about teaching French or Spanish (ideally both) with excellent subject knowledge to inspire and support pupils to make great progress 

We are seeking the following:

  • A candidate who is dynamic, unapologetically passionate and innovative with excellent subject knowledge.
  • A teacher who is ambitious to professional develop and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • A talented and hard working practitioner seeking an opportunity to work in our outstanding school.

The role is available on a full time or part time basis and applications are welcome from newly qualified or experienced teachers. Early Career Teachers will benefit from a start date in July to support a full induction.

 

In return we can offer you:

Health

- GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

- Physiotherapy - personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone

- Weight management - a 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World

- SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes

- Use of school pool and gym facilities

- Weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes

Wellbeing

- Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings

- Individual counselling and therapy sessions

- Wellbeing telephone support for:

   - Menopause

   - Bereavement

   - Cancer and chronic illness

   - Men's health and mental wellbeing

- Maternity support

- A dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Financial

- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - coming soon

- Cycle to work scheme - coming soon

- Pension scheme - all staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme.

- Flexible working - to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible.

- Free car parking

- Free eye tests for display screen equipment users

Professional

- Terms and conditions - we offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff)

- A Commitment to reducing staff workload 

- A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback

Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.

Contact details

Simon Balle School , Headteacher
Mangrove Road Hertford
Hertfordshire SG13 8AJ

Telephone: 01992 410400
Fax: 01992 410401
Email: recruitment@simonballe.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk
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