Formby High School ‘Determined to Achieve’

Headteacher: Mr D A Mackenzie High School is an ‘Outstanding’ and heavily oversubscribed 11-19 mixed BA (Hons) NPQH comprehensive academy with over 1,000 students (220 in the Sixth Form). The school’s mission statement ‘Determined to Achieve’ is the central focus of all our Freshfield Road Formby work. The school employs over 110 dedicated and highly effective teaching and support staff who work closely with parents to achieve the best possible outcomes for L37 3HW our students. 01704 873100

Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its enquiries@ young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at an formbyhighschool.com enhanced level and personal details will be cross-referenced in line with the school’s www. Safer Recruitment Procedures. formbyhighschool.com @FormbyHigh

Required to start September 2017

TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Main Pay Scale – Full time Fixed term until 31 August 2018 in the first instance

We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our high performing curriculum area. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to teach Spanish across Key Stages Three, Four and Five and French to Key Stage Four. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified or experienced teachers wishing to broaden their experience.

Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification are invited to visit our website for an application form and further information: www.formbyhighschool.com. All applications should be addressed to Fay Callow, HR Manager, and must be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the school address.

Closing date: 9:00am, 2 May 2017

Final Selection: W/c 8 May 2017

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FCA April 2017

Dear Applicant

TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Commencing September 2017 Full Time - Main Pay Scale – Fixed Term until 31 August 2018 in the first instance

Thank you for your interest in the position of Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. Please find enclosed a pack containing further details of the position, information on Formby High School and an application form.

Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The successful applicant will need to be DBS (CRB) checked to Enhanced level and personal details will be cross-referenced in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy.

If you decide to proceed, please complete and return the enclosed application form together with a letter of application, which should include the following:  your reasons for applying for the position and suitability for the role  your view of current curriculum developments and issues in Modern Foreign Languages teaching

All applications must be received by 9:00am on 2 May 2017. The final selection process will take place w/c 8 May 2017. Applicants called for final selection will be informed by telephone as soon as possible after shortlisting has taken place.

Candidates called for final selection will receive a detailed programme on their arrival, which will include a tour of the school, written assignment, teaching exercise and formal interview. For the teaching exercise, candidates will be required to teach a Spanish lesson for approximately 30 minutes to a mixed ability class on a topic of which you will be informed. Following this activity, we will select those candidates called for the formal interview in the afternoon.

The decision of the appointment panel (members of the Senior Leadership Team, Curriculum Leader and a Governor) will be informed by the following:  application form and supporting letter  results of the written assessment  lesson observation  performance during formal interview

I look forward to receiving your application.

Yours sincerely

D A Mackenzie Headteacher Formby High School ‘Determined to Achieve’

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

POST: Classroom Teacher (MFL) SALARY: Main Pay Scale CONTRACTED HOURS: Full Time (Fixed Term) REPORT TO: Curriculum Leader for Modern Foreign Languages

Job Purpose:

1. To ensure students are well supported, engaged and making good progress according to their age, interests and abilities 2. To safeguard and promote the welfare of every child in school 3. To support the school in its commitment to the provision of equal opportunities for all students, regardless of race, gender, disability or background 4. To support the MFL curriculum area in maintaining a positive learning environment and effective, cooperative working relationships between staff, students and parents 5. To show passion and enthusiasm for the subject and promote a high quality learning experience in lessons, homework and extra-curricular activities 6. To support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement

Key Tasks (as a Teacher of MFL):

1. To teach Spanish across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. To teach French up to Key Stage 4 2. To make a contribution to the delivery of the MFL curriculum and contribute to the curriculum area development plan 3. To collaborate with colleagues on the development of resources for the delivery of the curriculum

Key Tasks (as classroom teacher):

1. To plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of students and in accordance with the National Curriculum so as to facilitate progression in learning 2. To plan, set and assess appropriate work and to record results in accordance with the school’s Assessment, Recording and Reporting Policy so as to provide regular feedback and monitoring of progress 3. To participate in the school’s procedure for monitoring the quality of teaching 4. To manage classrooms and equipment so as to create a positive learning environment, making effective use of available resources 5. Where possible, to arrange for the provision of suitable work for classes in the event of absence 6. To contribute to the delivery of the School Improvement and Development Plan

Key Tasks (as form tutor):

1. To act as form tutor and implement the PSHEE and Citizenship curriculum 2. To liaise with the Climate for Learning Leader as part of a pastoral team to maintain a caring, well- ordered and effective school learning environment. Formby High School ‘Determined to Achieve’

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

E (essential) A (application) D (desirable) I (interview) T (task) Qualifications and Training

 Qualified Teacher E A  Graduate Status E A  Ability to teach Spanish E A,I  Ability to teach French E A,I

Experience

 Successful teaching (or teaching practice) in a secondary E A school  Experience of teaching Spanish to Key Stage 5 E A,I  Experience of teaching French to Key Stage 4 D A,I

Knowledge, Understanding and Skills

 An excellent classroom practitioner E A,T  Knowledge and understanding of curriculum issues and E A,I,T developments relating to MFL  Knowledge and understanding of effective delivery E A,I,T systems, forms of assessment and recording to meet the individual students’ needs in MFL  Good working knowledge of MFL E A,T

Personal Qualities

 Excellent communication skills E A,I,T  Stamina and capacity to work well under pressure E A,I,T  Personality to inspire, enthuse and motivate others E A,I,T

Attitude and Commitment

 A belief in comprehensive education E A,I  A commitment to inclusion and achievement for all E A,I  An ambition to develop and sustain a successful MFL E A,I curriculum  Willingness to ensure all students achieve their potential E A,I

Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Formby High School ‘Determined to Achieve’

FORMBY HIGH SCHOOL

Formby High School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-19 mixed comprehensive academy with over 1,000 students (including over 220 in the Sixth Form). The school’s mission statement “Determined to achieve” is the central to our vision for all aspects of school life, in and out of the classroom, and across the community. The school employs over 110 dedicated and highly effective teaching and support staff who work closely with parents to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

Situated close to the centre of Formby village within the Sefton Local Authority of , the school campus is conveniently placed for both rail and bus travel. The spacious grounds are lined with mature trees and the buildings are a blend of traditional and new. The school benefits from outstanding specialist facilities for the creative arts and science, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre (featuring four classrooms, two private study suites and the ‘Ozone’ coffee bar). Since converting to academy status in 2011, the school’s leadership and Governing Body has pursued an ambitious site improvement strategy; significant enhancements have been made to the teaching and learning environment, an on-going programme of classroom refurbishments, additional Science laboratories and ICT suites, and the renovation of our Sports Centre, School Hall and Dining Halls. To complement the investment in infrastructure, a rolling programme of ICT enhancements is carefully managed to keep the school on the forefront of education technology.

Formby High School is an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted 2008) with specialisms in both the Performing Arts and Science. Through the teaching of these specialist subjects, all students develop creative flair, confidence and enquiring minds that enhance their capacity to learn and enjoy. The impact of the specialisms does not end with the school itself; we have developed close and effective links with our primary schools and the local community to foster a passion and interest in the Arts and Science across all ages, through performances, lectures and workshops. This support has been extended through outstanding outreach work in PE and Sport. We work closely with the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and are also an active member of PIXL, a high performing schools organisation, which allows us to work with this elite group of schools nationally in sharing best practice to raise achievement and innovate. In July 2016, we were awarded the Echo ‘Secondary Schools of the Year’ Award and in November, our Dance Department were named for ‘Outstanding Arts in a Secondary School’ at the prestigious Educate Awards.

The school has a proud record of sustained academic excellence. Each year, the overwhelming majority of students achieve at least five A* to C grades (including English and Mathematics) at GCSE, significantly exceeding national expectations. The school’s Sixth Form is inclusive and a wide range of A Level and BTEC courses are offered to students. The majority of students progress to higher education and many embark on degree courses at some of the country’s most prestigious universities, including and Oxford. In 2016, over 54% of A Levels were graded A* to B which places the school alongside the highest performing in the region.

The uniqueness of every student is valued and nurturing of each student’s talents is at the heart of all we do and central to this ethos is the importance placed on pastoral care and personal development. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive pastoral structure which supports students from admission at Year 7 through to Sixth Form. We set high expectations for behaviour, conduct and appearance. Students are expected to work hard, respect him or herself and respect others. Our students have the best Formby High School ‘Determined to Achieve’ attendance record of all Sefton secondary schools. This is demonstrated in a real love of learning across the school and a firm desire to be in school, enjoying all that is on offer.

Formby High School students approach their learning with purpose and maturity in an outstanding learning environment which is organised and well equipped throughout all curriculum areas. They follow a curriculum that is exciting, engaging and tailored to the needs of each individual; a curriculum that allows all students to leave with outstanding qualifications and the confidence and skills to pursue further study or enter the world of work. Our rewards system allows students to gain recognition for going ‘above and beyond’ the expected both in and out of class, through homework, classwork, extra- curricular involvement, student leadership, attendance and punctuality and community service. All students are challenged to participate and excel in a wide range of ‘FHSxtra’ activities, including the performing arts, sport, community service and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. The range of school trips offered to students is diverse and includes sports tours to Spain and Barbados, field work to Cumbria and North Wales, historical and cultural visits across the UK and Europe including Auschwitz, and Performing Arts tours to places as far afield as the USA and China.

Formby High School is recognised as one of the most successful schools, not just regionally but nationally, with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and achievement in a wide range of areas. We provide excellent support and CPD for all staff, led by visiting specialists and increasingly by our own in-house expert practitioners, as part of our CPD Seminar programme. Inspired and challenged by a dynamic Board of Governors and enjoying close working partnership with parents, the staff of Formby High School refuse to be satisfied with current levels of success and work together tirelessly in the pursuit of continued improvement. The Modern Foreign Languages Department at Formby High School is a dynamic and successful one. We teach Spanish to all Key Stage 3 students, and Spanish and French to the most able Year 9 groups. We offer GCSE and A Level in both languages, according to demand. Modern Foreign Languages are popular options at GCSE, usually attracting healthy numbers.

We have access to a SANAKO language laboratory and all key stage 3 and 4 classes spend a minimum of one hour per fortnight in the lab. For the last few years we have been using the VIVA Activeteach/Activelearn course for Key Stage 3. This course deals with topics such as school life, technology in our daily lives, social events, celebrations and holidays with an emphasis on working in at least three tenses by the end of Key Stage 3. We teach all year groups in mixed ability groups, with the exception of Year 9, where setting allows us to offer a second language choice to the most able. We have also adopted the VIVA GCSE course for Year 9 this year. We have high expectations of all of our pupils and the use of target language is encouraged. We follow AQA specifications at both GCSE and A level.

Outside of the curriculum, visits to the cinema to watch films in the original version, to local restaurants to sample typical foods, and an annual visit abroad are an important part of our course. We are currently running an annual Language Immersion Week in Murcia in February.

In addition, the exciting POLYGLOTS programme aims to foster an appreciation of language and culture beyond the most popular languages. Students may explore their heritage language to examination level, if available, or simply devote some time to independent study of a language; Turkish, Polish, Russian, Italian and Urdu have featured in recent years. As well as using tutor time a few days per week, students have the opportunity to attend a taster lessons. Recent visitors to school, including former FHS students, students’ family connections and university liaison staff, have offered Arabic, Basque and Japanese. We are currently developing an exciting community outreach programme with the University of Liverpool, extending our work into adult and continuing education.