Application Pack: Teacher of French

Application Pack Teacher of French Closing date: 5.2.19 Start date: 1.9.19

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Application Pack: Teacher of French

Welcome to Trinity School

I feel the teachers have a real understanding of how to get the most out of my son and they are incredibly encouraging and inspirational. He comes home happy every single day Parent of 1st Year pupil

Thank you for your interest in working at Trinity School. The resources of the enable the Exceptional teaching is fundamental to our mission and School to offer outstanding facilities. The original 1965 we look forward to welcoming an outstanding candidate building has been greatly extended, including the Mitre to join our team. Theatre and the Shaw Building, which houses the Art, Design and Sports departments. Most recently we Trinity School is an HMC independent day school with completed a new multi-million pound classroom block, a c.1000 students, aged 10 - 18. The school is all boys up first class Performing Arts venue in the Trinity Concert to Year 11 but since September 2011 we have Hall, a refurbished swimming pool, a state-of-the-art welcomed girls into a thriving co-educational Sixth Sixth Form Centre, a Sports pavilion and a Music School Form. The school is one of three governed by the in 2017. Whitgift Foundation (founded in 1596 by the then , ), the others The main ages of admission are 10, 11, 13 and 16. Entry being for boys and Old Palace School is by examination and each year there are about 800 for girls. applicants for 180 places. Parents whose income falls below a specified threshold are eligible for a bursary and Trinity has been on its present site since 1965, when it this enables the School to attract pupils from a wide moved from the centre of to a new complex of range of socio-economic backgrounds. Through the buildings and playing fields in the Green Belt. The support of the Foundation and our own Bursary Fund, grounds are some 27 acres in extent, and there are almost £2m a year is provided for this. 50% of the additional playing fields in Sandilands, ten minutes’ walk student body receives some form of fee remission. from the school.

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Working at Trinity

The School is divided into the Lower School (Years 6 to a drama studio. There are also many societies for 8), Middle School (Years 9 to 11) and the Upper School students of all ages, and regular visits are arranged to (Sixth Form) with each Year Group overseen by a Head concerts, plays and exhibitions. of Year. There is a CCF, and large numbers participate in the Core subjects at GCSE are English, English Literature, up Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The School’s to two Modern Languages, Mathematics, and three sporting reputation is very strong, with regular national Sciences. These and three or four other optional subjects and international success. The main sports we offer are are taken at the end of the Fifth Form. Most students in athletics, cricket, cross-country, hockey, football, netball, the Sixth Form study three or four subjects to A level, rounders, rugby, squash, swimming, tennis and water within our Diploma programme, which also expects every polo. The School has also recently built a climbing wall, student to undertake an EPQ or our internal essay prize. and golf, sailing and cycling are popular. Over the past 8 years just over 90% of all grades at A level have been at A* to B, with 28% of grades at A* in Trinity is a member of the Trinity Group, comprising 2018. At GCSE this year, 68% of grades were A*, 9 or 8 twenty-two leading independent schools in the South- and 88% of grades were A*, A, 9, 8 or 7. Almost all East, whose Heads of Department and other senior staff students go on to further education, with normally around meet annually. We are very committed to teacher training 10% of the Upper Sixth gaining offers from Oxford or running our own Trinity Graduate Training Programme Cambridge. Trinity was placed 40th nationally in the and we host students each year from the Institute of Parent Power league table, up from 67th 3 years ago. Education. Professional learning forms a central part of working here. Trinity has a vibrant co-curricular life. There is a generous staffing ratio, and all members of the teaching staff assist The Whitgift Foundation has its own salary scale which is with activities, of which there is an exceptionally wide well above the National Scale. Lunches are free and range. Members of the support staff can also contribute facilities at school are open to staff and their families their skills and enthusiasms in this way. Music at Trinity during holidays as well as term time. Children of has an international reputation, and each year the Trinity members of staff may be eligible for fee discounts. Boys’ Choir is involved in a varied programme of demanding professional work. Drama flourishes and the Further details about Trinity may be found on our school has two fully equipped modern theatres as well as website www.trinity-school.org.

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Training and Professional Development

At the heart of all that happens in the School is exceptional learning so it is fundamental that there should Resources & Accommodation be the best possible training and professional learning The department is actively engaged in the further opportunities for all our staff. Above all we want to create development of ICT as an important component of a culture in school where creative, innovative and language teaching. The school is very well resourced talented teachers can listen to other practitioners, reflect and our objectives are facilitated by the provision of two on their practice, and so inspire our students. computer rooms for ICT used by the whole school, and a dedicated digital language laboratory (DLL) equipped For those new to teaching we provide both initial teacher with networked computers. The DLL is staffed by a full- training and statutory NQT Induction. We will support, time technician. All classrooms used for French are both financially and in terms of time, those wishing to take equipped with Promethean interactive whiteboards and a PGCE whilst we will do the same for those seeking to projectors. The French Department has also been develop their knowledge and skills via academic working with iPads over the last few years. qualifications. Curriculum & Teaching The School makes a considerable financial commitment Our standard course book is Studio for First and Second each year to staff development. There are regular years. We start teaching the IGCSE syllabus in Third training opportunities run in school, mostly led by our own Year and follow the Hodder book for Edexcel IGCSE staff, and teachers can take part in research for learning which we supplement with many teacher-devised projects or apply for our teacher development posts. activities and authentic resources. IGCSE students Equally, we value the role of students in creating the best attend three periods of French per week in First to Third teaching and learning environment, and we expect all Year, which rises to 4 periods per week in the 4th and 5th staff to engage with their students in this way. Years. All students are entered for the IGCSE examinations. The IGCSE course includes a The French Department conversation practice lesson with the Assistant in small groups once every 2 weeks.

French, German, Spanish, and Chinese are taught at We follow the AQA A level specifications, and teachers Trinity within the framework of a successful language prefer to devise their own material, using various diversification programme. All students study two foreign resources and authentic material. Students in the Sixth modern languages, together with Latin, in Years 7 and 8. Form attend eight timetabled periods per week, as well as They continue with at least two of these three options in a weekly conversation lesson, individually or in pairs. year 9, after which they make their choices for GCSE. It is expected that many students will continue with two, if not The department also provides additional preparatory three, languages up to the end of Key Stage 4. Typically, lessons to students applying to read French at Oxford and between 40 and 60 boys take French for GCSE each Cambridge. We also support a number of bilingual year. At A level, there are one or two sets in the Lower students, some of whom will take exams early. Sixth (this varies from year to year) and one set in the Upper Sixth.

Five members of staff teach French in the School. The Assistant, a French native speaker, provides additional practice in spoken French to students at both GCSE and in the Sixth Form. Colleagues adopt an eclectic approach in their teaching, with equal importance accorded to structural accuracy and communicative competence. Methodologies include the deployment of a wide range of resources, including ICT, and are informed by an emphasis upon the importance of the use of the target language. The extra-curricular

programme is outstanding in

both range and quality Inspection Report 2014

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Co-curricular Provision Staff and students are encouraged to attend lectures and cultural events in , and there is a generous budget for training, enabling colleagues to develop their professional expertise as well as to keep abreast of the ever-changing world of modern language teaching and examining. The department organises annual trips to France, which vary every year according to the needs and the demands of the students.

Sixth Form trip to Nice

There is also a specific Sixth Form trip to Nice every October when students have the opportunity to spend some days developing their linguistic proficiency and taking part in the life of a French-speaking family. These visits are very popular and, with their exciting and valuable contribution to the social, academic and cultural education of participants, they add an important dimension to the language-learning experience. Recent destinations have also included Québec, Paris and the French Riviera.

Every year we also have several of our 5th Year students on work experience at the French Embassy.

The department runs several clubs and societies which invite guest speakers, run specific linguistic activities and offer many presentations. There are regular cinema and theatre visits as well as other cultural trips arranged such as days out at the French Institute, visits to La Maison du Quebec, and food tasting sessions.

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Exam Results IGCSE:

Year A* A B C D Total %A* %A*/A

2018 30 9 5 1 - 45 66.6% 87

2017 20 6 9 2 2 39 51 67

2016 25 21 5 4 2 57 44 80

A2:

Year A* A B C Total %A* %A*/A %A*/B

2018 3 3 3 4 13 23 46.2 69.2

- 2017 3 2 1 6 0 50 83

2016 1 4 4 - 9 11 56 100

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The Post – Teacher of French

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, innovative and Terms and Conditions dynamic graduate to teach French up to A level within this outstandingly successful department. The successful  The Whitgift Foundation Salary scale is candidate would also be expected to contribute to substantially above that of the maintained maintaining and raising the profile of the department with sector input in areas such ICT, arranging lectures and visits,  A generous budget is allocated to Professional language clubs and general administration. The ability to Development and a variety of internal training offer another language would be an advantage. courses are provided  A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the School is expected of all staff and expertise in one or more activities will be an advantage Reports To  Membership of National Teachers’ Pension Head of French Scheme  Accommodation may be available if required  Further benefits can be found on the Whitgift Foundation website

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check.

Lower 6th French lesson

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Job Description

Tasks and Duties:

 Work within school policies and guidelines on the curriculum, discipline and organisation  Plan, prepare and deliver effective lessons in line with departmental and school curricular aims to a range of abilities  Contribute to the process of ordering and allocation of equipment and materials  Provide an appropriate academic challenge that allows each pupil to reach their potential  Assess homework and coursework, mark tests and examinations and provide appropriate feedback  Maintain records and write reports on pupils’ progress and development  Discuss progress with pupils and parents  Assist with curricular and co-curricular activities beyond lesson time  Have thorough knowledge of your subject and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge  Maintain a well-managed classroom with a good work ethos  Provide opportunities to foster the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students  Undertake pastoral duties (e.g., as a Form Tutor) and support pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties  Prepare pupils for external examinations and invigilate examinations  Attend departmental meetings, parents evenings, whole school events (e.g., Open Morning, Entrance Exam)  Liaise with other professionals such as Form Tutors, Learning Support, Senior Management Team  Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD)  Evaluate and review one’s own teaching methods, materials and schemes of work and make changes as appropriate  Contribute to Personal Development lessons as required

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Application Process

Timescales Please apply online at www.trinity-school.org/vacancies as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, 5th February.

Interviews are likely to be held on 11th/12th February. Trinity School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the published closing date.

Contact Details

Further enquiries about this position or application process are welcome. Please contact: Mrs Karen Walsh PA to Headmaster [email protected]

Trinity School Shirley Park Croydon CR9 7AT

020 8656 9541 www.trinity-school.org

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Working in Croydon

In recent years Croydon has seen the dawn of a new chapter in its history as one of the most thriving towns in South London. With the emergence of a start-up technology community, a flourishing arts and cultural scene, and the regeneration of its town centre, the future is bright.

The town has enjoyed a rich history. It was once the countryside retreat of archbishops and their households, a stop-off on the road from Lambeth Palace to Canterbury, and has hosted the likes of Henry III, VI and VIII, as well as Elizabeth I. It is also home to the country’s oldest market, Surrey Street Market, which has been trading since 1276.

Croydon has benefitted from its proximity to both London and the South Coast for many years, allowing those who live and work here to get in to the capital and out to surrounding towns and villages easily via well-established rail, bus and tram routes. 27 million people travel through East Croydon’s rail network each year, reaching London Gatwick airport in 16 minutes; central London in 18 minutes, and Wimbledon in under half an hour on the tram, making it a well-connected town.

In 2019, building work will start at Westfield’s third development in London, regenerating the bustling town centre’s shopping, night life and residential areas and building on existing new developments, including the success of Boxpark Croydon.

With the RISE Gallery, The Spread Eagle Pub and Theatre venue, and the David Lean cinema, the cultural life of Croydon is alive and kicking. Walking through the streets of the town you will see some of the best street art, and each summer the town hosts a Rooftop Cinema Club. The redevelopment of the Fairfield Halls, due for completion in 2019, is also an exciting step in the town’s history.

With both technology start-up and multi-national businesses moving to Croydon, working here has never felt more exciting. In Croydon you can enjoy all the benefits of living and working in a town near the capital, but not be far away from the countryside, with both the Surrey Hills and North Downs a few minutes’ drive from the town centre.

For over 400 years The Whitgift Foundation have been educating the young and caring for the elderly. This was the vision of the founder Archbishop John Whitgift. Trinity School is at the heart of this academic excellence and I look forward to receiving your application to join us.

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Thank you for your interest in Trinity School

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