Nunthorpe Academy requires an energetic and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - French (with Spanish), for a full-time permanent position.

Our MFL Faculty is an experienced and established team and offers students GCSE French, German and Spanish at KS4 and AS/A2 French, German and Spanish at KS5.

Applicants must have a French specialism and the energy and commitment to teach pupils of all ages and abilities up to and including GCSE. The ability to teach other languages, including: Key Stage 3 and 4 Spanish would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have the ability and potential to deliver consistently outstanding lessons at Key Stage 3, GCSE and possibly A Level, and be ambitious for the achievement of every student in their care.

This post would suit an experienced teacher looking to further develop their career.

The post would also suit an ECT who is looking to develop their skills and careers. We can offer regular whole academy career development opportunities for candidates who are keen to widen their experience.

Job Details

Hours of Work:  Full Time 1.0 FTE

Position Type:  Permanent 

Line Manager:  Head of Department

Travel Required:  No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

What our teachers say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:

• "I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.
• “I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.
• “I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.

What can we offer the successful candidate? 

• A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources. 
• A large and vibrant sixth form with increased opportunities at key stages 4 and 5. 
• An extensive EEF driven CPD programme, much of which is self-directed and an ongoing commitment to professional development including promotion of NPQs.
• Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including – Teaching & Learning Group, Behaviour Group, Literacy & Numeracy across the academy and Stem Club.
• Regular well-being activities available across every half-term.
• An organisation that listens to and values your opinions. 

Additional benefits for teachers:

• Work laptop.
• National terms and conditions including access to teachers’ pensions.
• Access to wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.
• Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work and tech schemes.
• Discounts on local and national retailers.
• Discounts for local gym membership.
• Specsavers Vouchers and flu vaccinations.

Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Headteacher) is looking forward to hearing from you! 

About the Trust

Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18.  Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.

At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential.

Our Trust is committed to promoting:

• Health, happiness and wellbeing
• A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
• A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
• High standards and expectations
• Integrity, kindness and good manners
• Respect for individuality and difference
• Collaborative working to secure excellence

 To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are ‘Striving for Excellence’.

Why work for us?

We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture.

We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance.

In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the ‘Employer of Choice’.

Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation.

Regardless of role, we seek staff who:

• Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
• Are committed to our Trust values.
• Show initiative and are responsive to change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
• Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
• Are team players.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds; for more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (https://www.arete.uk/careers). If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Frances Hoy, (fhoy@nunthorpe.co.uk). If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.  Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.