An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of French to join a highly successful department at this major London day school.
The Head of French is primarily responsible for all matters relating to the teaching and learning, and development of French within the Modern Languages provision of the Senior School curriculum.
The successful candidate will be, first and foremost, a strong linguist in French with a passion for the study of the French language and Francophone literature and culture and will have a dynamic approach to the delivery of the subject. They will take on the customary responsibilities for the administration and management of an academic department under the direction of the Head of Modern Languages and report to the Head of Modern Languages on issues such as staffing, budgeting, curriculum development, and pupils’ progress.
The successful candidate will be directly accountable for the standards of teaching, for the achievement of pupils studying French and for the professional development of staff teaching French. They will lead a strong and cohesive team of teachers who work cooperatively and who respond well to new initiatives. An enthusiasm for trips, for curriculum innovation and a commitment to an academic approach to Modern Languages will be key qualities for this role. An ability to teach a second language, to at least KS3, will also be a consideration.
A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school will be an additional and important recommendation. We expect all of our teachers to be Form Tutors.
We welcome equally applications from teachers in the maintained sector and the independent sector, as well as from those without a formal teaching qualification.
For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to [email protected].
In addition to completing the UCS application form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter as soon as possible. The closing date for this appointment is Thursday 27 February at midday. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during this process.
University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before a formal offer of employment is made. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, referees, and others, to confirm applicants’ identities and their professional records.
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