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Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Key features of the faculty

Reaccreditation of the International School Award (2013-16)

Commitment to educational visits abroad Established Primary language programme Teachers graded “Outstanding” (Ofsted 2013) Experienced and committed colleagues

Current developments

European partnerships Initial Teacher Training with Cambridge and CFBT Developing twin centres of excellence in languages International Baccalaureate courses Increasing the uptake of Latin and Greek

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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THE POST

This is a permanent, full time post, which would suit a newly qualified or an experienced teacher. We welcome ambitious individuals willing to play an active role in the work of our departments.

The person appointed will be:

 able to teach French and Italian/Spanish to GCSE (with at least one of these languages at KS5)

 able to work as part of a closely collaborative team

 interested in exploring the potential of new classroom and media technology in their teaching

 conversant with the National Curriculum and with curriculum developments in language teaching

 committed to pursuing the highest standards possibleIt would be helpful if you could refer briefly to these areas in your letter of application, and comment on what contributions you could make. It would also be helpful to know what values and approaches you are committed to in the teaching of Modern Foreign Languages.

The position will be largely based on one of our two campuses, though the faculty works to support colleagues across both sites through joint professional development, meetings and resources. There are excellent opportunities to become involved in developments across the federation.

THE FACULTY

We seek to provide all students with the opportunity to realise their potential, regardless of ability. We wish them to strive for the sense of achievement that one feels when mastering a foreign tongue, through experiencing structured teaching, rigorous assessment and expert subject knowledge. In an age of increasing globalisation, we provide students with the linguistic competence to communicate with others, while encouraging the use of media and communication technology to widen the scope of this use. With study trips abroad and the establishing of links with schools from other countries, we seek to put internationalism and language learning firmly on the map within the school. As part of this ambition we have thrice been awarded the International Schools Award by the British Council.

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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In February 2013, lessons observed by Ofsted inspectors as part of a whole school inspection were judged to be ‘outstanding’. GCSE French A*-C results at Parkside regularly exceed the national average and at Coleridge is improving.

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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ENRICHMENT

Throughout their time at the college, students are offered a range of extra-curricular activities aimed at broadening their knowledge, enjoyment and understanding of other languages and cultures.

There are overseas trips in Years 7 to 9 to Bruges, Paris and Nîmes respectively. In Year 10 there is an exchange with a school in Barcelona for students studying Spanish. Faculty members are also involved in sixth form trips to Austria, Russia and the United States of America. In the past, some of our students have also had the opportunity to take part in Comenius partnerships which have involved links with schools in Belgium, Finland and Hungary. We are pleased to have been awarded funding for a new Comenius partnership which will see our students working with 8 other European countries.

We see involvement in enrichment activities as key to each child getting the most from their time at school and have been proud to have been involved with the local Routes into Languages consortium. We have encouraged student participation in the Spelling Bee, Languages and Sports event and GCSE Immersion Days.

Students have the opportunity to study Latin to GCSE of school and to attend lessons and clubs in Mandarin Chinese, German and Greek.

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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CURRICULUM

This is an excellent time at which to join our faculty, as it represents a key moment in the development of our curriculum. The curriculum on both campuses is undergoing exciting change as we aim to increase students’ cultural awareness and to create links via the eTwinning portal. We have also introduced a “Language Volunteers” scheme which has attracted a high level of interest within the local community.

KS3

At Year 7, students are taught French in mixed ability sets corresponding to their tutor groups and then in Years 8 and 9, they are then banded into higher and lower ability groups based on their predictive scores. A very small number of students may not take the subject after consultation with the school’s Director of Equality and Intervention. French bilingual students currently receive extra support from a French teacher to support their needs and follow loosely the CNED programme.

At the end of Year 9, we identify the Classe Européenne, who will go on to become dual linguists in French and Spanish. The sets are based on formative and summative assessment analysis from throughout the year, in conjunction with student data, e.g. Midyis scores.

KS4

In Year 10, teaching classes are restructured, with sets based as much as possible on student progress and attainment. The classe européenne takes on Spanish GCSE and Core Humanities in French. The other classes take GCSE French.

In Year 11, the teaching classes remain the same, with minor adjustments being made if necessary on the basis of progress in Year 10. Students continue to use the same course books as in Year 10.

A small number of students with SEN are disapplied from French at KS4 and benefit from additional support for English and Maths in the Learning Centre.

KS5

September 2011 saw the first cohort of Parkside Sixth students who have the option of following three different programmes of study. Members of the IEC Faculty have been

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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delivering language courses within the International Baccalaureate programme. We are proud to be teaching courses in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian and Spanish. In order to supplement these language studies, we have been able to offer exchanges with a school in Austria and a school from the city of Nîmes. Sixth form students are currently involved in a Comenius project entitled, “Lots of Countries” which will see them travelling to Croatia and Hungary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information is available on our website, www.parksidefederation.org.uk

STAFF

Ms Hélène Bourgeois Comenius Assistant (KS5)

Mr Philip Blayney Teacher of French (KS3) and German (KS5)

Mr Daniel Blenkley Comenius Coordinator; House Leader; Teacher of French (KS2-5)

Mrs Sarah Craddock Assistant Director of Faculty; Teacher of French and German (KS3-5)

Mr Richard Day Head of Department (Coleridge); House Leader

Mr Jodh Dhesi Deputy Principal (Parkside); Teacher of French (KS4-5)

Ms Anna Di Giovannantonio Teacher of Italian (KS5)

Ms Jenny Griffiths Deputy Principal (Coleridge); Teacher of French (KS3)

Miss Catherine Hale Head of Department (Coleridge); Teacher of French and Spanish (KS3-5)

Miss Katie Hannington Coordinator of KS2 French; Teacher of French (KS2-4)

Miss Kathryn Hunwick Director of Studies; Coordinator of KS3 French; Teacher of French (KS3-4), German (KS5) and Italian (KS5)

Dr Irena Kell Teacher of Russian (KS5)

Ms Gemma Lyne Teacher of Dance, French and Spanish (KS3-4)

Ms Shaila Malik Bilingual French Coordinator (Parkside); Teacher of

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.

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French (KS3)

Ms Joanne Miquel Bilingual French Coordinator (Coleridge); Teacher of French (KS2-5)

Ms Jessica Moore Teacher of French & Spanish (KS3-5)

Ms Andrea Parker Teacher of Classics (KS3-5)

Ms Teresa Shortall Teacher of French (KS3-4)

Miss Maureen Su Director of Faculty; Teacher of French (KS3-5)

Ms Gao Zhang Teacher of Mandarin Chinese (KS3-5)

Parkside Federation Academies is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 7557831.

Registered office: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge CB11EH.