Teacher of MFL (German or Spanish)

Tendring Technology College; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive school community as a Teacher of German or Spanish. This role offers the chance to inspire students, enhance their language skills, and promote cultural appreciation. With a commitment to high educational standards, the school provides a supportive environment for both students and staff. You will have the opportunity to contribute to extracurricular activities like language clubs and cooking classes, enriching the students' learning experience. If you are passionate about teaching and making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits package

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with proficiency in German or Spanish.
• Experience in curriculum development and teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to learn and appreciate languages and cultures.
• Develop and implement engaging language curriculum.

Skills

German language proficiency

Spanish language proficiency

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Tools

Educational technology tools

Language learning resources

Job description

MPR/UPR + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

Easter or September 2025 start

Come make an impact every day at our school.

We are looking for a Teacher of German or Spanish to join our friendly, hardworking team. As a member of our MFL department, you will play a crucial role in inspiring students to learn and appreciate different languages and cultures. We believe that language learning is essential for developing critical thinking and communication skills.

At Tendring Technology College, we offer a variety of extra curricular activities to enhance our students' language learning experience. These include:

• lunchtime languages club
• after school European cooking club

Our MFL curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in GCSE and A-level examinations. Students at TTC study either German, Spanish, or French for a minimum of three years, providing them with a solid foundation in their chosen language.

About our school:

Tendring Technology College (TTC) is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted. With over 1,800 young people on roll, we strive to be a catalyst for change, ensuring that every child receives an excellent education, not just as a privilege, but as a right. We are a school that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, inspiring high aspirations for all. We have students that gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity, and sporting success.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or arrange a visit, just send an email and we will be in touch.

Closing date: 6th January 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.