Spanish Teacher (0.2 FTE)

About the School – King's School

King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children of nursery age up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Spanish Teacher to join our fantastic team on a Part Time basis.

About Cognita

Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning thirteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.

About the role

To ensure effective teaching of Modern Foreign Languages for all pupils and to contribute to raising standards of student achievement. Support the policies, aims and ethos of the school and ensure the good social, emotional and physical development of every child.

We’re looking for someone with an energetic, flexible and empathic attitude, with a strong belief that every child can acquire strategies to ensure they fulfil their true potential. Personal integrity, honesty energy, stamina and enthusiasm are all essential attributes.

What you will be doing

• Successfully teaching MFL (Spanish) across the Primary Age Range
• Enhancing student self-esteem through a supportive, encouraging, yet challenging approach to learning, employing a wide variety of teaching styles suited to the needs of individuals and small groups as well as whole classes
• Preparing, teaching, marking work and maintaining records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with students.
• Working collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources, schemes of work etc

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach MFL across the Primary Age Range with the ability to plan and prepare effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure, delegate, plan and manage time effectively
• Experience of Teaching EYFS, Key Stages 1 or 2
• Respectful towards all students, with an unshakable belief in their entitlement to a high quality education, whatever their circumstances and ability
• Commitment to further professional development

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience (M1-M6)
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to apply: 

Please download and complete the application form below.

Email the application form plus a covering letter to james.powell@cognita.com

Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th May

Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and all supporting statements should be no longer than two A4 pages. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint the vacancies before the advertised closed date.