MFL Teacher of Spanish

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Spanish to teach across the secondary age and ability range. Full time opportunity or 0.8 available. 

The appointed candidate will play an important part in the continual development of a busy and successful curriculum team. This is an opportunity to join a fully staffed MFL department with experienced staff so the successful candidate will be adding their expertise to the department as we have growing numbers of students who wish to take Spanish at KS4.  We are a dynamic Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork & support, where staff are committed to raising attainment. Applications are welcomed from both experienced & newly qualified teachers as we offer a full induction programme to ECTs.

Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of Academy life.

We are a welcoming, positive thinking community Academy located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.

Our vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about their subject bringing energy and enthusiasm to the students they teach
• Be able to teach across the age & ability range, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge with the ability to inspire and motivate students to enable them to achieve their full potential
• Have a strong understanding of the relevant MFL curriculum at KS3 & KS4 and contribute to our extra-curricular programme.

We offer:

• Personalised professional development
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed & successful curriculum team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly & supportive staff
• Laptops for all staff in addition to desk top computers in all rooms.
• Outstanding facilities
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
• Access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange an informal tour of the academy, please contact Heather Wells, PA to the Principal, via wellsh@omacademy.co.uk 

To apply for the role, please visit our OAT Careers web page, search for Ormiston Maritime Academy and submit your application by 9.00am on Monday 23rd September 2024. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Maritime Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974