Teacher of French (and Spanish also preferable but not compulsory)

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Teacher of French (and Spanish also preferable but not compulsory)

Salary: MPR/UPR ECTs welcome 

To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4

Required start: 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
 
St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and is on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated Teacher of French and possibly Spanish to join our school. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher. The MFL department prides themselves on their students’ successes, friendly learning environment and innovative teaching.

Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying, please email the Headteacher’s PA, Rae Peacock, to arrange this at: rpeacock@stbernardsschool.uk

In return we can offer you:
●    A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”. “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”.
●    A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement.
●    Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust.
●    A well-resourced school with good results.
●    A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow.

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9am
Shortlisting: Week beginning Monday 1st July 2024
Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 1st July 2024

St Bernard’s Catholic HIgh School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens.

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.

For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check,  two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’