We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Modern Foreign Languages Teacher of Italian into our successful MFL department. This will be to cover a period of maternity leave commencing in February 2025 for up to 12 months. You will need to be able to teach Italian to A level including conversational Italian speaking lessons and we welcome applications from experienced teachers or ECTs.
Languages play an integral and lively part of the curriculum at Kingston Grammar School and the Department provides our students with a vibrant outlet for language discovery and learning. In the First- and Second-Year students' study two languages (French, German, Italian or Spanish), in Third Year, Spanish can be taken ab initio. At GCSE level it is compulsory to study one MFL, but many students will study two. We follow the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus for French, German, Spanish and Mandarin.
Every member of staff at KGS is expected to involve themselves in the co-curricular life of the school and we particularly welcome applicants who might be able to support any of the following activities Junior Science Club, Faraday Society, Engineering Club, CCF, Community Service or those who are prepared to assist the coaching of Hockey, Rowing, Cricket or Football.
Staff are remunerated through the Kingston Grammar School salary scale, which tracks significantly above the national scale for teachers.
For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies section on the School's website via the Apply button.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on 10th January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time; therefore, early applications are welcomed.
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).