Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01/09/2025

Apply by:

28 April 2025

Job overview

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We are looking to appoint a positive and adaptable French teacher to join our Languages department at Orchard Park High School; a warm, happy and high achieving secondary school, located in Shirley, Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking individual to be involved in the wider implementation of our languages offer, adapting lessons to meet the needs of all our pupils and their academic aspirations.


Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.


To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our job's portal.

Main responsibilities:

Working within the languages department to contribute to raising student achievement and the continued development of the department Teach the French curriculum across the ability range to years 7-11 Contribute to enrichment and intervention supports within the French department Applications from NQTs and experienced staff will be equally valued To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment. To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

You will need:

To hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS) Commitment to own self development Successful experience of teaching French in previous school Experience of teaching to at least GCSE Experience as a form tutor and/or pastoral work

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.


Closing date for receipt of applications is

9:00 am on Monday 28th April 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.


We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.


Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About

Orchard Park High School

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Orchard Park High School

Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon
Surrey
CR0 7NJ
United Kingdom

+44 20 8776 0220

Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, achieving excellent GCSE results well above the national average for progress 8. The school is proud of its ambitions and our diversity. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. Consequently we are a calm, happy and high achieving school full of warmth. The school is smaller than lots of large secondaries; every child is known and cared for.



Working with us is very rewarding: you will flourish as a member of staff whilst leading our pupils academically and pastorally, to be confident, capable and ambitious. You will care deeply about addressing disadvantages and giving every child the opportunities they deserve, creating a sense of belonging and motivation, establishing high expectations and rewarding success. Pupils behaviour is excellent. They listen attentively, speak politely, work hard and are welcoming. They are proud of their school.



The school's leadership is not only committed to developing a school grounded in academic success, and the development of character, but also a school in which workload for staff is sensible, manageable and all tasks are impactful.



Orchard Park believes in evidence led approaches, teaching in a traditional manner built around explicit instruction. They firmly believe that teachers are the experts in the room, and teach from a high quality, knowledge - rich curriculum. The knowledge is carefully selected.



How do we reduce workload and increase well-being for teachers?


High quality centralised curriculum resources Live marking in lessons and whole class feedback Centralised behaviour systems Highly visible and supportive SLT Carefully planned deadlines Free breakfast for all staff every day Fun Friday activities for staff as well as pupils




These are only some of the things we do to allow teachers to focus on the main thing, teaching great lessons to our children.

Greenshaw Learning Trust - About us

The Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT) provides an effective structure for schools to achieve real benefits from school to-school collaboration, and a culture of trust and openness that promotes honest and transparent dialogue and mutual support.



At the heart of the Trust is proven school improvement advice and guidance - with regular meetings with school leaders, input from specialist primary and secondary experts and staff training and development in all our schools.



All schools in the Trust receive expert advice and fast -response support on budget planning and monitoring, payroll, human resources, employment and legal advice, purchasing, capital projects, admissions, policy development and audit. Our catering team provides advice and guidance on meeting the statutory responsibilities for food standards, healthy eating and safety, and helps our schools achieve higher take-up of meals and significant cost savings through quality improvement and the central procurement of food supplies.



Each school's local governing body receives support and advice to ensure that they can contribute effectively to the governance and leadership of their school, including tailored guidance to chairs and clerks and governor training.



The Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to meeting the needs of every student - our schools offer a wide range of special needs provision and across the Trust we have extensive expertise in behaviour, attendance, family liaison and therapies to support our students and their teachers.

Greenshaw Learning Trust Mission Statement

We are ambitious for our schools and their students. We believe that there is no ceiling on what can be achieved by anyone, regardless of their circumstances or background.



We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, giving every young person the opportunity to fulfil their potential now, and in the future.



We seek to realise the power of individuals and organisations working together in collaboration whilst retaining their individuality, and we recognise that we can always improve.

Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits

The Greenshaw Learning Trust recognises that our employees are our most important asset and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:


Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression. Employer contributions to Teachers Pension Scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Gym membership scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. * Eye Care Voucher Scheme.