French Teacher

About Ashlyns A genuine sense of pride is shared by staff and students at Ashlyns, a popular and vibrant school nestled within the leafy grounds of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Ashlyns is an oversubscribed school with over 1500 students, including a successful Sixth Form that was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in October 2023. The school's ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, with a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations. The school's values of Integrity, Inclusivity, and Independence are central to everything we do. Languages at Ashlyns ​In MFL at Ashlyns we aim to broaden horizons and build intercultural understanding. We strongly believe that every student should have the opportunity to acquire at least one foreign language and that students from all backgrounds should be exposed to this cultural capital through curricular and extra curricular activities. Languages are part of the cultural richness and diversity of our society and the world in which we live and work. Learning languages is a lifelong skill and contributes to a mutual understanding, a sense of global citizenship and personal fulfilment. Students learn to appreciate different cultures and, in doing so, gain a new perspective on their own. We aim to implement an inclusive language policy to improve social equity in language education, closing gaps in participation and attainment. Our aim is that every child has the opportunity of international experience in class or overseas, through our cultural topics, language assistants or trips abroad. To ease the transition from primary schools, our KS3 language leaders visit primary schools to deliver fun and engaging lessons in French or Spanish. Application process Please be aware that the school does not accept CVs. We use an anonymised shortlisting system to ensure a fair and unbiased process. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Questions and Adjustments If you have any questions about the application process, the role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, at hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk or 01442 863 6045. Ashlyns School is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you are a neurodivergent candidate or have any other disability, you are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require during the application, interview, or any other stage. Safeguarding and Checks Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. If you are shortlisted, your references wil