2nd in MFL (Spanish)

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the West Midlands invites applications for an ambitious and enthusiastic Spanish teacher. Working with the Head of MFL, you will strengthen provision, develop the curriculum across KS3/KS4 and drive improved outcomes for students.

You will contribute to wider enrichment, support high expectations and foster a positive, inclusive language-learning environment as part of a supportive MFL team.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Spanish at KS3/KS4
• Experience leading curriculum development
• Commitment to high teaching standards
• Strong assessment and feedback practices

Responsibilities

• Support Head of MFL in implementing the departmental improvement plan.
• Lead development and review of the Spanish curriculum for KS3/KS4.
• Promote high-quality teaching and share best practice with colleagues.
• Collaborate on assessment, moderation and feedback approaches.
• Analyse student performance to identify gaps and plan interventions.
• Contribute to the running and organisation of the department.
• Deputise for the Head of MFL when required.

Skills

Spanish teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment & feedback

Staff collaboration

Education

QTS

Degree in Modern Languages

Job description

Weare a friendly, supportive and committed department that currently has sixmembers of staff and is housed in a dedicated suite of rooms. The leadership structure includes an MFLSubject Leader with TLR 3 roles available for projects linked to the school ordepartment development planning.

The Modern ForeignLanguages department at Nicholas Chamberlaine School is a committed andsupportive team with a shared ambition to develop confident, enthusiastic andsuccessful language learners.

French and Spanishare taught across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong emphasis on developingstudents' communication skills, cultural understanding and confidence in usinganother language.

We are committed todeveloping an ambitious and engaging curriculum that builds knowledgeprogressively and enables students of all abilities to achieve well. Ourapproach places importance on effective teaching, regular assessment andadapting learning to meet the needs of all students.

This is an excitingopportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher of Spanish to take thenext step in their career. Working closely with the Head of MFL, the successfulcandidate will play an important role in developing Spanish provision,strengthening teaching and learning and securing improved outcomes forstudents.

The department benefitsfrom dedicated teaching spaces, established resources and opportunities tocontribute to wider enrichment activities, supporting our commitment to ProudTraditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head of MFL inimplementing the departmental improvement plan and contributing to whole-schoolpriorities.
• Taking a leading role indeveloping and reviewing the Spanish curriculum across KS3 and KS4, ensuringappropriate progression in knowledge and skills.
• Supporting the development ofhigh-quality teaching and learning, including sharing effective practice andsupporting colleagues.
• Working with the Head of MFL todevelop consistent and effective approaches to assessment, moderation andfeedback.
• Analysing student performanceinformation to identify gaps in learning, plan appropriate intervention andimprove outcomes.
• Supporting the monitoring andevaluation of teaching, learning and student progress within the department.
• Promoting high expectations,positive attitudes towards language learning and an inclusive classroomenvironment.
• Contributing to the developmentof enrichment opportunities that broaden students' cultural understanding andexperiences.
• Supporting the Head of MFL withthe day-to-day organisation and effective running of the department.
• Deputising for the Head of MFLwhen required.