Teacher of MFL - French and Spanish - one subject to KS4
Lowton CofE High School
Wigan
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS\UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2024
Job overview
This full-time, permanent role represents an excellent opportunity for an inspirational newly qualified or experienced teacher of French and Spanish. We are looking for someone who has the desire to inspire a love of Modern Foreign Languages and achieve excellent outcomes for students.
You will be able to teach both French and Spanish and will be expected to teach one subject up to KS4.
We offer a broad curriculum that enables students to experience French or Spanish at Key Stage 3 with an option at Key Stage 4 of French or Spanish. We study the AQA GCSE Syllabus.
Our recent inspection report talks about the ‘transformative improvements’ in the school in the last few years, reflected in our culture, ethos, quality of education, outcomes and inspection report.
The conditions are ripe to continue our journey towards being excellent in all we do. We are now looking for a committed and aligned individual with drive and passion for the school’s ambition to raise and support the aspirations of all students and bring about a love for and success in French and Spanish. We are actively seeking to expand our uptake for GCSE French and Spanish as part of our curriculum strategy.
Our school is underpinned by its Christian values of Caring, Learning and Succeeding. These palpably define the culture of the school. We test all we do through the lens of what is right for each child.
We have a high-quality curriculum and a values-driven leadership team. In applying for this role, you could be part of our exciting journey towards excellence.
Before applying listen to the Headteacher's message via the link below, and check out our website:
- Closing date: Sunday 19th May (midnight)
- Interviews will take place week commencing 20th May
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the application deadline.
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
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About Lowton CofE High School
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Lowton Church of England High School is a 'Good' school in all areas (Ofsted, March 2023) and we are on a mission - to provide an exceptional education for every young person that we serve in our school community so that their life chances are transformed.
Our school values are at the heart of everything we do and of everything we ask of ourselves, of our pupils and parents, and of our wider community. Everyone is valued in our school, and we focus daily on creating a sense of belonging, of high aspiration and of personal excellence and achievement for every pupil, every member of staff and for every family we serve. We believe that our collective ambition, care and commitment are demonstrated through the challenge we offer to everyone to work hard to be the very best they can be and be truly proud of their identity, their school and their community.
Mrs Galbraith took up post as Headteacher of Lowton Church of England High School in January 2025. She is a school leader with extensive headship and school improvement experience leading to her recently being awarded a Pearson National Teaching Award (Silver) for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School. Mrs Galbraith leads with clarity of vision, compassion and challenge to secure the very best possible provision for pupils in her care and a very positive working environment for staff at Lowton.
Lowton is not just a secondary school, it is a family; where all of our pupils are nurtured and cared for while being challenged and supported to be resilient, confident and successful learners and human beings who are ready to make a valuable and positive contribution to society.
We have a high-quality curriculum, a dedicated and highly skilled staff team and a values-driven leadership team. This is a great place to learn and work!
The future at Lowton is exciting! The conditions are perfect for us to continue our journey towards being exceptional in all we do.
To learn more about the life of our school we invite you to explore our Facebook page, read our website and visit us to see our school at work, and at its best.
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