Teacher of Latin

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

 Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy seeks to appoint a Teacher of Latin

Salary  Teachers’ Main Payscale plus Mossbourne Allowance £1600 / UPS

Start date  1^st September 2024*

Work pattern  Full time

Contract  Permanent

Closing date  6^th May 2024

Interview dates  TBC

Location  Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

*We encourage early applications as the post may be filled during the advertising period

** The successful applicant must be able to teach a second subject as Latin will make up half the teaching time

***You will be expected to attend the Induction Day on Thursday 20^th June 2024 and INSET days on Wednesday 28^th and Thursday 29^th August 2024

The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent.

Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.

We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do.

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching Latin and about developing students as curious learners who will become fluent in the technical complexities of Latin grammar, spelling and vocabulary. They will inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of the language and its history. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful Latin teaching across different key stages and believe that all students can succeed in Latin language and literature.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away.

Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;

• The Federation has ‘teamed-up’ with an award-winning healthcare provider Benenden Health, to provide you with additional support with your health and wellbeing. Your membership fee and the associated tax is fully paid by the Federation, making this a particularly attractive benefit
• First Rate Professional Development
• Teacher Training Programme
• Season Ticket Loans
• MossBike Cycle to work scheme
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Recruitment Applicant Awards (For Academic Referrals)
• The Mossbourne Allowance (conditions apply)

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please view the job description here: Teacher of Latin JD

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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