Head of MFL (Spanish)

We have an opportunity for an experienced Spanish Teacher to lead our MFL Department for 12 months as a maternity cover.

We want someone who is passionate about Spanish and the delivery of an effective Modern Foreign Languages curriculum to pupils of all ages and abilities. We expect that, through leading your effective teaching and learning, all pupils will be inspired to achieve the outstanding progress that we know they are capable of.

You must be thoroughly dedicated and committed to driving standards and raising achievement through the delivery of outstanding lessons.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about Modern Foreign Languages, specialising in Spanish, and about helping all pupils succeed despite their backgrounds and abilities
• Has high professional standards
• Is committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring teaching across the curriculum is of the highest quality
• Is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
• Is able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons that engage pupils

About us

Part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), we are based on the outskirts of Nottingham and provide 11–19 education for over 800 pupils. We are led by our Principal, David Tungate, who has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, we are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives.

Research has shown that a single-sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential, and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, we aim to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls.

In return

Being part of the GAT, you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 6 October 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.