Teacher/Curriculum Improvement Team Leader of A-Level Spanish - Maternity Post

Runshaw College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking an outstanding teacher to lead the A Level Spanish curriculum as Course Leader and to chair the Curriculum Improvement Team. This fixed-term maternity post runs until August 2027, with additional responsibilities across the Languages team and a focus on student voice and quality reviews.

The role requires a degree in a relevant subject and a proven track record delivering A Level Spanish to a high standard, with salary up to £51,691 plus

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• Proven track record of delivering A Level Spanish to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative, student-centred A Level Spanish lessons.
• Ensure planning documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Lead rigorous reviews of quality, including student voice.
• Collaborate with the Modern Foreign Languages team to drive best practice.

Skills

Experience delivering A Level Spanish

Curriculum leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

About the school

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do. The College values staff and students highly and invests heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

The role

We are seeking an outstanding teacher to join the School of English, Languages and Classics as Course Leader for A Level Spanish. The successful candidate will also act as Curriculum Improvement Team Leader. This is a fixed-term maternity post until August 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative and impactful lessons using a student-centred approach to learning.
• Ensure planning documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Lead rigorous reviews of quality, including those relating to student voice, and ensure swift interventions where necessary.
• Work closely with the Modern Foreign Languages team to drive forward best practice.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• A proven track record of delivering A Level Spanish to a high standard.

Benefits & package

• Salary up to £51,691 per annum, plus up to £1,226 per annum for Course Leadership. Competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 per annum in employer pension contributions.