Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages 

Required for September 2018

Wirral Grammar School is an 11 to 18 selective school. “Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a forward looking school that provides an outstanding education for its students. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.” Ofsted.   Wirral Grammar School is a great place to work in. Our pupils are keen and there is a strong sense of collegiality and support among the staff. We place an equal emphasis on academic achievement and extra-curricular activity, all of which can be justifiably described as ‘outstanding’.  You will find our school,  one in which you can flourish professionally and enjoy the job of teaching your subject and motivating able students to achieve to the very best of their ability.   

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified and inspiring teacher as part of a highly successful and committed team of French and Spanish specialists.  An ability to teach both French and Spanish to GCSE is essential and either French and/or Spanish to A Level. 

Skills and competencies required:

• A well qualified teacher of Modern Languages (French and Spanish)
• To be able to teach French and/or Spanish up to A Level 
• An individual who is passionate about Languages and promotes enthusiasm and interest for the subject and is committed to the extra-curricular element
• Experience of having taught across the full 11 to 18 age range 
• Experience of all ability teaching with a particular awareness of the needs of able students 
• A high level of ICT competency; an ability to use ICT effectively in planning and teaching
• Ability to work within a team of well-qualified and highly professional individuals with enthusiasm

What we are able to offer  

• A high level of professional support with access to training where required and induction at both Department and School levels.  
• A well-resourced Department  
• Students who are highly motivated and want to achieve.  
• An in-house CPD programme that encourages professional development. 
• An ICT rich environment

To apply click on the link below.

The completed WGSB application form, WGSB Self Disclosure Form and covering letter (as detailed in the application process of the Job Description) should be sent to Mrs Tanya Fry, Headteacher's PA: tfry@wirralgrammarboys.com.  The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd February 2018 at 12noon.

For further information on the school see below or visit our website at www.wirralgrammarboys.com