Teacher of French

REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel: 01708 342293

Fax: 01708 383550

Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust.

Teacher of French (Secondary)

Grade: Teacher Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Plus Outer London Weighting Allowance)

Hours: Full Time 

Start Date:  September 2024 (an earlier start date will be considered)

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.”

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing.

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.

We are looking for an outstanding, ambitious Teacher of French to join our high achieving Modern Foreign Languages Faculty.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking oversubscribed school that celebrates success for all; developing the talents of students and staff alike.   

Our MFL Faculty is a well-established and innovative team with varying degrees of experience and expertise. We are housed in a suite of well-resourced classrooms and are using updated new technologies. The successful candidate must be able to teach French at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to an outstanding standard and be willing to contribute to the further development of the team. Teaching Spanish would also be advantageous. The faculty’s academic outcomes for students at Key Stage 4 is constantly increasing and Spanish is becoming a popular subject at Redden Court. The school is committed to enter around 80% of students to Ebacc subjects at Key Stage 4, making MFL subjects an important part of the curriculum.

We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

To apply please complete an application form, found on the Schools website, https://www.sfaet.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies and return to HR@sfaet.co.uk or apply via the JGP online application form by the closing date.

Closing date:  Thursday 7th December 2023 at noon

Interviews will take place:  Thursday 14th December 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment.  This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part.  We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.