The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivational teacher to join our outstanding Modern Languages Department. The post is for a Teacher of Spanish with the ability to offer Spanish up to A Level and French at KS3. The post is Part time (0.6).

Modern Languages has a consistent record of outstanding results with both Attainment and Progress significantly above the national average. The successful candidate will be joining a team that prioritises staff development and bringing innovative ideas to the classroom. This is backed up by strong leadership, a culture of support and sharing of good practice.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers able to teach throughout the age and ability range.

Interviews will take place as soon as is practicable after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prepare and deliver a 50 minute lesson followed by an interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school.

References will be requested prior to interview. Any queries regarding the recruitment and application process should be directed to the College Secretary (collegesecretary@wimbledoncollege.org.uk)

We will withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is found in advance of the deadline so please apply as soon as possible.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Staff laptops and individual docking work stations.
• Classrooms with interactive touch digital screen smart boards.
• Excellent CPD opportunities for sustained success.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Onsite refectory serving staff all day
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
• A cycle scheme.
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach such a way as to challenge and inspire students of all abilities to achieve high standards, in line with the Department’s schemes of work and external examination courses.

• Plan, prepare and teach lessons according to the students’ educational needs with reference to prior attainment, subject targets, SEND and other needs, as required

• Liaise with support staff, such as Learning Support Assistants, to ensure a coherent programme of study for the students in your classes

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school and department policies

• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, effective classroom management and through positive and productive relationships

• Be familiar with, support and reinforce the aims, Jesuit ethos, policies, procedures and development plans of the school and department

• Take an active part within the school’s monitoring, evaluation and review programmes, professional development activities and teachers’ appraisal structure and cycle

• Take on the role of Form Tutor

• Attend staff briefings and departmental meetings

• Carry out a share of supervising duties in accordance with published schedules.

• Carrying out such other tasks commensurate with the above as may be required from time to time by the Headteacher 

Candidate Profile

E = Essentual D = Desirable

• Suitably qualified to teach in Modern Languages with a PGCE and QTS (E)

• Able to teach Spanish at KS3,KS4 and KS5 (E)

• Able to teach French at KS3 (E)

• Strive to deliver a high quality learning experience for all students (E)

• Believe all students can achieve to a high standard (E)

• Have energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to succeed (E)

• Have good interpersonal and organisation skills (E)

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (E)

• Have a strong commitment to the school’s Jesuit ethos and values (E)

• Have a strong commitment to your own Continuous Professional Development (E)

• Good level of digital literacy (E)

• Efficient administration and positive communication skills (E)