Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (part-time)
This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an ECT seeking to start their career in a caring and supportive team with expertise in training and development. Part-time and flexible working requests can be accommodated.
Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school, provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos.Our shared philosophy is embodied by our strapline ‘Achievement, Excellence, Integrity.’
Testbourne is a high performing school, with students achieving excellent results. In August 2024, 76% achieved a ‘standard’ pass of grade 4 and above in English and Maths combined. An excellent total of 52 grade 9s were achieved by our year 11s across their subjects.Progress was also good for all students including those with SEND.
We highly value our staff and expect teaching staff to exercise their professional judgement in how they teach. We are dedicated to professional learning, and you will be supported to develop into a highly competent teacher with a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies.
“I really enjoy working at Testbourne. Not only are the students enthusiastic in their learning and respectful of teachers, Senior Leadership are supportive, caring and value their staff. I have been given numerous opportunities to develop and progress in my career, and since starting a young a family have been supported in working part-time whilst maintaining responsibilities.”
To get a sense of what it is like to be part of our team, please see the Working with Us - Testbourne Community School section on our website for genuine quotes from our staff.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent or potentially excellent teacher of French and Spanish;
- be passionate about Modern Foreign Languages and engaging students in the subjects.
- have a passion for learning and teaching and be committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- be forward thinking and keen to develop as a practitioner;
- have fantastic subject knowledge and be passionate about helping all students to appreciate Modern Foreign Languages and achieve excellent standards in the subject.
In return we:
- offer professional development and expertise to enable staff to achieve excellence;
- provide a highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop as an education practitioner;
- provide a highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;
- offer first rate personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
- facilitate a culture of research, development and personal reflection to ensure that everyone can reach the high standards expected;
- provide excellent support for ECTs with well trained and experienced professional tutors/mentors.