Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Mandarin

Contract term: Fixed Term - Until Summer 2025

Start date: Immediate Start

Contract type: 21 hours per weeks- 3 days (We are open to to discussion around full time as an option for a candidate that can also offer French)

Salary: Scale 5 Pt 9 - 12 Actual Salary: £12703 - £13515 (depending on experience)

We are seeking to appoint a Mandarin speaker to deliver our first ever Mandarin curriculum. We have successfully joined the Mandarin Excellence Programme introduced by the British Council. In our first year, four lessons per week need to be taught to Year 7 students new to Mandarin. The candidate would also work as a Language Assistant to complete the two days per week employed.

The successful candidate will:

● have the vision to help establish Mandarin in our school and inspire the students that are chosen for this exciting opportunity

● have the vision to fully develop and support the Modern Foreign Languages faculty.

● be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.

● have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a highly experienced MFL faculty that is fully committed to developing a love of languages at RVHS. The Languages Team hosts foreign visits from schools across the globe and they regularly hold language days for our students to engage with.

The school has recently been inspected by Ofsted and to quote the Lead Inspector; "This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form." "Pupils are proud to attend Roding Valley High School. From the time they arrive in Year 7, to when they leave the sixth form, they respond to leaders' high expectations. Parents are positive about the education the school provides. Typical comments praise 'the aspirations for every child' and the 'caring support' from staff." Ofsted September 2022 It is an exciting time in the history of the school with the further development of the sixth form, expansion of pupil numbers, a new building which has provided a state-of-the-art learning environment and two new all-weather sports facilities.

We can offer:

● a friendly and supportive working environment

● a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development

● Bike to Work and Tech Schemes

● freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities

"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job." You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net Informal discussions with our Head of Faculty, Peter Melvin, can be arranged. Please contact pmelvin@rodingvalley.net for more information.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.