Recruitment
Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, workers, potential staff/workers and users of its services regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, social, marital or civil status, pregnancy or maternity reasons, having responsibility for dependants, Trade Union involvement or any other grounds irrelevant to the role or service in question.
The school will not treat unfairly, or discriminate against, anyone with a criminal record. Having a criminal record does not mean that an individual will automatically be prevented from obtaining employment or working in this school.
Current Vacancies
Teacher of Modern Languages – Spanish with French
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Modern Languages Department. Students are taught by an experienced and passionate team of specialist Language teachers who work collaboratively in this highly successful department. We offer French, Spanish and Mandarin up to Key Stage 5 and have a history of high academic standards. On top of a strong reputation for European languages, Fortismere is a leading school in the teaching of Mandarin. We are looking to appoint a new member of team who can join us to inspire, motivate and support our students to reach their potential and take the knowledge, skills and understanding we develop in them into the next stage of their lives.
Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London with a strong tradition of excellence. The Co-headteachers are looking to appoint a Spanish with French Teacher on a full-time basis. Our school vision is one which sees education, and the opportunities we make available, as having the potential to transform the lives of our young people. The Modern Languages Department is well placed in the school to achieve our shared vision – it is one of the leading departments in terms of both attainment and progress. The successful candidate will work with other post-holders to further improve the academic and extracurricular impact of the department across the school community and will put students at the heart of what they do maintaining outstanding results and progress of our students.
The successful candidate will possess:
- The ability to work across the Key Stages and deliver inspiring lessons
- Committed to collaborative working and passionate about teaching
- Have the ability to use formative and summative data to improve learning
We can offer:
- A friendly work environment and a supportive team
- Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP
- Continuous CPD
- Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school
- A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact jobs@fortismere.org.uk for further information or a visit.
Fortismere School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications is 23rd October 2024
Interview date 24/25th October 2024
Finch - Teaching Assistant
Hours/Weeks: 36 hours per week x 42 weeks per annum. (Term time only)
Duration: Fixed term
Salary Scale: Scale 4
The Finch is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, student-centered individual to provide learning support & behaviour management to students within our Finch provision.
About You:
You will be experienced in providing support in an educational setting, either as a TA or mentor; you will support students to access their curriculum and other provision services. You may be asked to work with individuals in mentoring sessions or within a classroom, helping with tasks such as basic literacy and maths, and social interaction. You will be committed and resourceful and possess a sound/good knowledge of the barriers faced by students such as SEMH.
About the School:
You will be joining a friendly and professional Alternative Provision that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for all of our students.
We can offer:
- A friendly work environment and a supportive team
- Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP
- Continuous CPD
- Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school
- A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact Alexia Ispani on jobs@fortismere.org.uk for further information or a visit.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.
Please send completed applications to jobs@fortismere.org.uk
Closing date: 16th October 2024 12 noon
Interview date: W/C 21st October 2024
Site Assistant
Permanent
Working hours 36 P/W 52 Weeks per year
Actual Salary Range Scale 3 SP5-6 £27,030-£27,438
Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London with a strong tradition of excellence. The Co-headteachers are looking to appoint a Site Assistant to join our Premises Team. The successful candidate will be resourceful, knowledgeable, and able maintain the highest standards of repair, cleanliness, and security in our busy school environment.
This an exciting opportunity to be part of the operations team working closely with the Director of Operations and Facilities Manager. You will need to ensure that the school buildings, site, and furnishings are safe, secure, and maintained to Health and Safety standards.
As a Site Assistant, you will also need to ensure the opening and closing of the school buildings, which will be managed on a rotational basis by the Site Manager between yourself and three other Site Assistants, so you must be flexible as hours could change to accommodate the needs of the school.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of general maintenance of buildings, DIY, repairs and decoration, cleaning, and general porterage
- A good level of understanding of Health and Safety regulations and how to apply them
- A relevant qualification or working towards one in School Site Management
- The ability to maintain a calm and productive manner with all stakeholders across the school
- Have knowledge of Fire procedures, First Aid procedures and Health and Safety
We can offer:
- A friendly work environment and a supportive team
- Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP
- Continuous CPD
- Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school
- A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the Director of Operations Miss L Prodromou on LProdromou@fortismere.org.uk for further information or a visit.
Fortismere School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
