TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
(There may be a possibility of this leading to a permanent post)
Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
Full Time (1.0 fte) - Teachers Pay Scale (MPR/UPR)
Required to commence as soon as possible
Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston.
An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspiring and talented teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. The successful candidate will teach French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and one or more languages at Key Stages 4 and 5. We may also offer a position of responsibility for French to the right candidate. Our results at both GCSE and A Level are consistently above national average, with many of our students going on to study languages at university.
The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a vibrant place to be with a team of 6 enthusiastic and committed teachers.
We welcome applications from professional, talented and motivated ECTs and experienced teachers, who are keen to join our team at Ulverston Victoria High School. A full and appropriate induction programme is available for all ECTs.
The successful candidate will share our passion for education and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. He or she will be clearly in tune with our values and our ethos of ‘children first’ and be totally committed to providing a deep and rewarding experience for all our students, regardless of their academic ability. This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and vibrant practitioner to join and contribute to a high-performing faculty.
UVHS is a brilliant place to be a student or teacher. There is a dynamic, caring atmosphere that pervades the whole school and a real desire to inspire and achieve.
If you are a candidate committed to high quality teaching and learning who wants to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th February at 9am.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 12th February.
Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the person specification and department information on our website for further details.
Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk
Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.
Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.
If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 for further guidance, or email recruitment@uvhs.uk
Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks, online vetting check, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.