Part-Time Teacher of Spanish

Dunottar School; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunottar School’s Modern Foreign Languages Department invites applications for an outstanding teacher to deliver Spanish up to A Level. The role is a one-year fixed-term contract for the current academic year and offers part-time 0.2 FTE, with flexibility to cover across multiple days and some weekend co-curricular commitments.

You will support pupils across KS3/GCSE and A Level, contribute to enrichment activities and language trips, and lead or participate in language clubs and events as part

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach Spanish up to A Level.
• Commitment to developing language skills across KS3/GCSE.
• Willingness to contribute to co-curricular activities and trips.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish up to A Level and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Support the Modern Foreign Languages department's development and enrichment.
• Play an active role in language clubs, trips, and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Spanish teaching

A Level teaching

Initiative

Engagement

Job description

The Department

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a forward thinking department which seeks to enthuse the pupils through outstanding and innovative teaching. Pupils study French and Spanish at Key Stage 3. At GCSE, pupils are able to take at least one language and follow the AQA courses in both French and Spanish. At A Level, the AQA course is followed.

The MFL Department is supported by Foreign Language Assistants who work closely with the class teacher in facilitating learning and supporting the pupils with the language skill.

The MFL department runs a number of trips and enrichment opportunities including an established link with a partner school in Angers, and a desire to be involved in these aspects of the life of the school is essential for the successful candidate. Every year the MFL Department host Languages Week, a diverse celebration of the cultural influences that make learning a new language so exciting. Outside of the classroom, they offer a thriving programme of clubs and activities to enhance pupils love and enjoyment of foreign languages, including Foreign Film Club, Language Leaders and Duolingo Club. The ideal candidate will also play an active role in the extensive and varied co-curricular program, both during the working week and some weekends.

The Role

We seek to appoint an outstanding teacher with vision, enthusiasm and energy who will contribute to the continued development and success of the Modern Foreign Languages department. The post offers an exciting opportunity for someone with initiative and imagination who can teach Spanish up to A Level. This is a one-year fixed-term for the current academic year, part-time role (0.2 FTE approx.), requiring flexibility to teach across multiple days.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering excellent outcomes for students and to supporting the aims and ethos of both the Modern Foreign Languages department and Dunottar School. In return, we offer all the benefits of working in a thriving, supportive and collegiate school environment.