What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working Teacher of German to join our busy Department.
The post would be suitable for a Graduate with a Degree in German who is interested in pursuing a teaching qualification. Currently, the School trains teachers through the University of Buckingham's Teacher Apprenticeship route (with the option to add the PGCE), and we also have a new connection with the National Modern Languages SCITT for whom we are hosting two MFL trainee teachers this year.
The post would also be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in either their first or second year of the Early Career Framework. ECTs at WHSB follow the ECF training through the National Institute of Teaching. ECTs also benefit from a reduced timetable and a dedicated mentor.
What the school offers its staff
The basis of the School’s success is the motivation of pupils and the quality and commitment of staff. The academic organisation of the School is based on Departments which are encouraged to work as teams and to engage in dialogue across the School.
There is a strong collegiate ethos in the School which those coming to Westcliff High School for Boys find supportive. The School is conscious of the need to provide staff with every opportunity for career development both through the imaginative use of its own in-service programme and through enabling staff to take advantage of opportunities outside the School.
The salary for this particular position will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and will be discussed at interview. The School may provide financial incentives for an exceptional candidate.
The School offers a wide range of benefits to teaching staff, including:
• A strong commitment to professional development, with a substantial budget for whole school training and individual courses;
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS);
• Childcare Vouchers;
• Free parking;
• An established Employee Assistance Programme.
Free access to our sports facilities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.