Teacher in Charge of Spanish
Orchard Park High School
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Outer London) plus TLR 2A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a Teacher in Charge of Spanish. This is an exciting opportunity to join Orchard Park High School and become an integral member of the Languages team.
The successful applicant must be high performing and passionate about education and the improvement of life changes for our children, and committed to continuing to develop the foundations we have already built here at Orchard Park High School. Our school will be disruption free every minute, of every lesson, of every day. We are relentless in our drive for high expectations. Our CPD provision is excellent. Beginning teachers (especially) develop rapidly in our school.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
- Working within the MFL department to contribute to raising student achievement
- To contribute to the continued development of the department
- Teach the Spanish curriculum across the attainment range to years 7-11
- Contribute to enrichment and intervention within the department
- To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
- To teach consistently high quality lessons
- To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3 and KS4
- To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
- To follow the school policies and procedures
- To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
- To maintain discipline in accordance with the school behaviour policy
- To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
You will need:
- Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
- Commitment to own self development
- Successful experience of teaching Spanish in previous school
- Experience of teaching to at least GCSE
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Thursday 6th June. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 7NJ
- United Kingdom
Orchard Park High School is a comprehensive, co-educational 11-16 school situated in the leafy suburbs of Shirley, bordering Bromley.
Our vision is simple – to support students to reach their full potential and to be a high performing school in all that we do.
Ethos
We pride ourselves in our positive ethos which supports and enhances the personal development and well-being of every individual. As a vibrant learning community, we aim to provide the very best learning opportunities where students are challenged, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are an inclusive school which fosters a genuine sense of respect for the individual, alongside an appreciation of the cultures and beliefs of others.
Each child is supported to develop the skills and knowledge required to be responsible, considerate and well-rounded individuals prepared for the demands of our ever-changing multicultural society and well equipped for adult life.
We believe that the care, support and guidance we provide enable our students to be their best in an environment with the highest expectations.
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