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Required for September 2023, a well-qualified and inspirational Head of Spanish.

Spanish is fast becoming a very popular choice for students at Darrick Wood. If you are excited about the opportunity of leading an established Department to achieve even greater success, then we look forward to receiving your application. We are also interested in appointing a Head of Faculty to lead all of MFL. If you are interested in this, please indicate on your application. All applicants should be able to teach Spanish to A level and at least one other language (French or German) to GCSE.

You will be working in a forward looking and supportive School with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in January 2019. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff.

Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

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