Teacher of Spanish & French (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Spanish to teach GCSE and KS3 French. The successful candidate will be a language specialist with strong classroom competence and a creative approach to ensure a broad MFL experience for students. Alongside competitive benefits, the role emphasizes raising student achievement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Access to Derby City Council Rewards platform

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Spanish.
• Ability to teach Spanish to GCSE and French to KS3.
• Commitment to raising students’ interest and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish up to GCSE level and French to KS3.
• Create an engaging learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with departmental team members.

Skills

Language specialist

Classroom teaching competence

Imaginative approach to teaching

Strong ICT skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Spanish. The successful candidate will be able to teach Spanish to GCSE and French to KS3. Our Languages Faculty achieves excellent examination results in all subject areas and has a substantial commitment to A-Level teaching.

The candidate:

• will be a well-qualified Language specialist and able to teach all aspects of Spanish to GCSE and French to KS3 l
• will be a competent classroom teacher
• will possess an imaginative and creative approach to teaching the subject to ensure students receive a broad body of MFL experience
• will be committed to raising the level of students’ interest and achievement
• will be an effective departmental team member
• will possess strong ICT skills

What the school offers its staff

There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.

For your health and wellbeing there is access to a free on site gym and an employee assistance programme.

You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!

These benefits run alongside other benefits such as access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!

Commitment to safeguarding

Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy, along with other school policies, are available at: https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/information.php#policies