£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 3b
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Spanish to join our Languages Department. We are looking for a positive and skilled professional join our team, to deliver outstanding teaching and to promote the highest standards in Spanish. Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to motivate students through inspirational, personalised teaching is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to take a leadership role within the MFL department and to work with students who are keen to learn.
We are very proud to offer 3 languages throughout Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (French, Spanish and German), providing students with the opportunity to develop a love of languages and European culture. The language department also provides many opportunities for students through school co-curricular clubs and foreign educational visits. Languages holds a highly valued place on our curriculum.
The postholder will have responsibility for ensuring the consistent development and implementation of Spanish within the MFL curriculum, working in conjunction with the Head of MFL to drive the very highest standards of teaching and learning to achieve the best student outcomes. The opportunity for personal development and progression is enormous. An active commitment to staff development through a strong and consistent focus and dialogue around teaching & learning pedagogy makes this an ideal position for candidates committed to being the best practitioner they can be.
We encourage skilled and highly motivated practitioners of all levels of experience to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.
This is an excellent opportunity:
- for a talented and inspiring teacher to join a thriving school
- to work with students who are committed to their learning and passionate about their own development
- to lead the ongoing development and embedding of a high-quality Spanish language curriculum across KS3 through to KS5
- to work to raise the outcomes for all students by inspiring and motivating students and staff alike
Our A Level language uptake is something we are proud of, with students studying A Level language in French, Spanish and German. The successful applicant should, therefore, have the ability to teach two languages to GCSE and ideally Spanish to A Level.
The department currently has 6 full time members of staff with a wealth of experience, who all work well together. The department collectively provide an excellent level of support and collaborative development through sharing of best practice and an open-door culture.
Leadership experience is not essential but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead within the department and have an ambition for the very highest performance of the school.
The department runs a variety of foreign educational visits throughout the year; the successful candidate must be willing to participate in these opportunities for our students.
In every way the Languages Department mirrors the aims and beliefs of the school. All staff work hard, supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning. Arden students love to acquire new knowledge and skills. Our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver engaging, challenging lessons to committed students, supported by caring and supportive families.