Part-time Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (maternity cover) - Bristol

What skills and experience we're looking for

Interviews: 22nd October 2024

This job description is based on the three foci of our school:

Head: a place of learning

• plan and deliver highly academic lessons which implement curriculum intent and deliver excellent outcomes (both academic and pastoral) for all learners.
• treat time as precious, ensuring that all tasks and activities are clearly linked to intended learning – everything with a purpose, empowering those most in need.
• work collaboratively within your department and the wider team to ensure that underachievement is addressed quickly and effectively
• prepare appropriately for, and contribute to, all co-planning sessions and curriculum development discussions
• regularly mark student work in line with your department making policy and give feedback that stimulates improved learning
• engage fully in our culture of continual professional development and coaching, in which we encourage and challenge each other to be the best we can be.

Heart: A place of care and respect

• care deeply for our young people and for everyone who makes up the Trinity community
• be mindful our your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues
• be a pastoral leader in any and every school context
• be an agent of character development for all our young people
• follow, support and model the implementation of the school’s behaviour policy, including systems, routines and duties
• care for our environments.

Soul: A place of engagement

• commit to the vision for the school and be proactive in contributing to our team in building a world class organisation for students, staff and our community.
• be involved in the co-curricular offer at Trinity by either leading or supporting after school clubs that offer breadth and depth
• be active in pursuing personal and professional development beyond your immediate role, seeking breadth of knowledge and experience, as well as depth.

What the school offers its staff

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding ‘Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)
• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.6)
• Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching
• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co planning
• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.