Head of Spanish and Teacher of Another Language

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Spanish and Teacher of Another Language to join a High School based in Lewisham.

The High School is looking for an exceptional leader to join their Languages department and develop this dynamic and strong department to maintain the high academic expectations of their school and to contribute significantly to their community.

The Languages Department is a dynamic and strong department comprising a mixture of full-time and part-time members of staff, some of whom have other responsibilities in the school. In a selective school, it is a pleasure to stimulate and inspire the students’ bright and alert minds, and Languages is a popular subject. The members of the Department therefore employ a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the aim of encouraging every girl to find success, enjoyment and satisfaction in their studies. There are four dedicated Languages classrooms in the school centred around the Languages Office. At the High School they teach four foreign languages (French, Spanish, Italian and German) from Year 7 to Year 13.

In Year 7, girls are taught French in form groups. Towards the end of Year 7, the pupils will choose a second language which they will continue until the end of KS4. All pupils study a language at GCSE and some pupils will choose to study two languages at GCSE and a few continue to A Level. The AQA examination board is used for GCSE and girls are usually entered at the higher level. Last year around 41% gained grades 9 -8 with 59% achieving a grade 8/9 in Spanish. Spanish is also offered A Level. The AQA syllabus is followed, and girls also have an additional weekly session with their language assistant.

Teaching is supported by Clevertouch screens in all Languages classrooms, and course specific textbooks for GCSE and A Level. Pupils in all years have also access to various digital platforms to support their learning. They run many co-curricular clubs in the Languages department and are also offering trips locally but also abroad in all languages.

Ideally the candidate will show considerable initiative and be prepared to innovate both in the classroom and in the field. Staff are expected to be digitally literate and are encouraged to develop their personal digital skills.

The role is full-time for the right candidate who is able to offer a second language (ideally French or Italian, and take part in their co-curricular community).

Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

They offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Interest free training loans for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
•  Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• 30 days annual leave for full-time support staff 

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

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