Teacher of Spanish and French

Job description

• Abbeygate Sixth Form, Bury St Edmunds as part of the Eastern Education Group
• Commencing Easter 2025/ As soon as possible. September start considered.
• Up to 1 FTE
• Salary: MPR/UPR, the post is suitable for an ECT

At Abbeygate, we take pride in cultivating an extraordinary collegiate professional atmosphere where dedicated staff consistently strive to elevate their teaching practices. We firmly believe in the transformative power of collaboration and support, fostering an environment that empowers both educators and students to reach their utmost potential.

We are seeking teachers who are not just educators but visionaries, driven and determined to make a positive impact. Your role as a Teacher of Spanish and French at EEG involves using your pedagogical skills to ensure lessons are not only enjoyable and engaging but also support our students in achieving the highest possible grades, propelling them towards their chosen destinations.

As a Teacher of Spanish and French at Abbeygate, you will have the privilege and challenge of working in an exclusively A Level Sixth Form College. Our students exhibit a genuine enthusiasm for learning, coupled with a strong determination to excel in their academic studies. Be a part of shaping the future of these aspiring individuals!

The current postholder is emigrating, and we are ideally seeking a candidate for an immediate or Easter start. However, we are also seeking the right candidate to grow and develop our language provision and therefore we are happy to consider applications for a September start.

Abbeygate was rated Outstanding in all areas in its recent inspection and our support for students and teachers featured significantly in their judgement.

We ask only in return that teachers focus on continuing to improve their practice. We benefit from being part of Eastern Education Group Trust, which is part of the Eastern Education Group and we work closely with our partners for the benefit of every member of our community

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Abbeygate Sixth Form College offers an exciting and rewarding environment for educators seeking to be part of an outstanding institution. As part of the Eastern Education Group Trust, Abbeygate is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering both academic success and personal growth. With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the college provides a supportive and dynamic setting where you can make a significant impact on students' lives.

Working at Abbeygate means being part of a forward-thinking community that prioritises student development through exceptional teaching, pastoral care, and extracurricular opportunities. You'll collaborate with like-minded professionals in a modern and well-resourced environment designed to inspire both staff and students.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 7 th February 2025

Interviews: Shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website