We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and imaginative teacher of French & Spanish to join a strong, established and high performing department with a track record of developing staff.  The ideal candidate will already hold or be on track to attain QTS in the UK and have some experience of teaching in the UK.  Candidates able to offer German as well as both French & Spanish may have an advantage.

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for all and will be able to demonstrate the professional and personal qualities necessary to consistently motivate and inspire our students.  They will be keen to uphold our values and actively contribute to the further development of Languages in the school as part of a strong, successful and specialist team.  This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate teacher to work with highly engaged students who are supported by a wider school culture of readiness, respectfulness and responsibility.

Situated on the coast in Lymington between the New Forest and the Solent, we are recognised for our excellent induction programme and support and therefore newly qualified and early career teachers are encouraged to submit an application, as well as experienced candidates.   We will ensure the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor
  
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students

Benefits of working at Priestlands  include:

• An open professional culture and learning community
  
• Professional development opportunities for all staff
• Strong parental support for teachers
• Opportunities to contribute to our wide ranging and popular extra-curricular and inter-House programmes of activities
• Free on-site car park
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Enrolment in and generous contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters
• Free eye sight test every two years
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Affordable on-site canteen
• New for next academic year - 2 week autumn half term (with no reduction in other holidays)

If you are ambitious, committed and enthusiastic and can help us in our drive towards excellence, then we would like to hear from you.  If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions. Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.