The Role

We wish to appoint a part-time Modern Foreign languages teacher to teach Spanish at KS3 and KS4. Successful applicants would be joining an outstanding, friendly and well-established department. This would be an exciting opportunity to work within an ambitious and supportive department in a high achieving school.

Our students follow the AQA syllabus at GCSE and at A Level.

• All classes are taught in mixed ability groups from Year 7 upwards.
• The MFL Department achieves outstanding results at all key stages.

About Trinity Catholic High School

Trinity Catholic High School is a mixed, voluntary aided Catholic school in the Diocese of Brentwood, proudly serving the community for more than fifty years. Situated in the heart of Woodford, Trinity provides a welcoming, calm and purposeful environment where students are nurtured, inspired and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in Gospel values and guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, we are committed to forming compassionate, confident and socially responsible young people.

Our students benefit from a strong tradition of academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities that enable every individual to grow in character, develop their talents and make a meaningful contribution to society.

We are seeking a professional who is:

1. An enthusiastic Modern Foreign Languages specialist with the ability to teach Spanish across Key Stage 3 and 4.

2. Passionate about Modern Foreign Languages and has excellent subject knowledge.

3. Ambitious and committed to the very highest standards of student learning.

4. Keen to challenge and enthuse our diverse student population.

5. An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.

   
   

We can offer the successful candidate:

1. An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team

2. A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school

3. A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this

4. Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs

5. Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students

6. Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.

7. Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including
   o 24 hour GP helpline
   o Health screening service
   o Medical support services
   o Physiotherapy
   o Counselling
   Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
   

• Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable
  

• Cycle to Work schemes
  

Your Application

The school can only accept applications made on our school application form or by using the on-line TES Apply Now function. The completed form should be submitted via email to recruitment@tchs.org.uk. Download our application form: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/

Early applications are welcome

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening. This will be to obtaining a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). Further details of this can be found on our website: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/All applicants will be subject to social media checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

Applicants must provide 2–3 referees, including one with access to their employment records. Consent must be obtained from referees. Please refer to the Notes for Applicants guidelines for full details.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a volume of suitable applicants. Please note that only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted, due to the high volume of applications.