Teacher of French in Ely

The successful applicant's key duties will be to plan lessons thoroughly and regularly mark work to the departmental policy; attend regular departmental meetings and assist in the setting and marking of internal examinations; undertake regular reviews of students' academic progress and acknowledge student success; endeavour to provide extra-curricular language learning opportunities and accompany trips/residentials when required; stretch the more able and support the less able, in and outside the classroom; collaborate with other French teachers in preparation of teaching materials; help ensure that the scheme of work for French for Years 3-6 builds on pupils' prior teaching and learning and, in addition to the level of expected achievement for a particular group, is designed to accommodate both the needs of pupils requiring support and those requiring extension; liaise with French teachers in KEA and KES to ensure progression and continuity; keep departmental displays up-to-date.

King's Ely exists to make the most and best of childhood, and in particular to give the very best education, opportunities and pastoral care to as diverse a community of children as we can. In doing so we aim to prepare each one to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

The School operates a defined contribution scheme for teaching staff. This scheme is the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS) scheme. Further details about the defined contribution scheme are available from the School's Chief Financial Officer.

Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.

The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join shortly after the start of each academic year (the policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year, not part-way through the year.

School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day. Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays - small fee applies). Limited free on-site parking. Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership. Members of staff are entitled to 10% discount on all King’s Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer. Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).

King's Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Bar Performance Service.

If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving license), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications.