Teacher of Spanish, Fixed Term for one year, Full-time or Part-time

We seek an enthusiastic and conscientious Spanish Teacher to join our friendly and successful senior school department in September 2024 for one year to cover maternity leave.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers, ECTs and graduates. If an ECT or graduate were appointed to the post, a high level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided to ensure progression towards the successful completion of their training or induction period. We pride ourselves on the level of support and care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.

This post can be full-time but we will also consider applications from teachers seeking a part-time post of 0.7 or above. The ability to teach French and/or German will be an advantage.

Reasonably priced accommodation adjacent to the school may be available.

The successful candidate will:

• have a passionate interest in the subject
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be an outstanding classroom teacher  
• possess creativity, strong organisational abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills 
• have the ability to motivate and inspire pupils of great academic potential, while bringing an equal level of enthusiasm to teaching across the full ability range.
• join a talented and welcoming team

The Modern Languages Department

The Modern Languages Department currently consists of the Head of ML along with Heads of Spanish, French and German and a further six teachers. The department is fortunate to have the support of four French, German and Spanish Assistants (FLA) and is led and managed by a Head of Modern Languages. All staff are experienced and very well qualified and are pleased to contribute to the development of a high-quality learning environment within the department and to a varied range of extra-curricular activities. The Department is well equipped – all 6 language classrooms have interactive whiteboards, one classroom contains a suite of 12 computers and there is a dedicated study room for 1:1 tuition and lessons with the FLAs. The department has its own staff office and a separate resources room. 

Languages are popular and the results of the department in all three main languages are consistently very good. All pupils study French, German and Spanish as a carousel in Year 7 and choose two out of these languages to study in Years 8 and 9. All three languages are offered at GCSE and AS/A-level take up and success rates at this level are high. Among A2 students it is common for a number to be applying to Oxford or Cambridge for Languages. The department runs a series of popular language trips to France, Germany, Austria and Spain, including study visits and work experience placements. 

Teachers appointed to Colfe’s are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the community and will become part of a caring, purposeful and committed community of outstandingly supportive colleagues.

Teaching staff at Colfe’s enjoy a range of benefits including:

·       Colfe’s highly competitive salary scale

·       Longer holidays than the maintained sector

·       Free lunches

·       Free membership of Colfe’s Leisure Centre

·       Free on-site parking

·       Excellent professional development opportunities

·       Cycle to Work scheme

·       Annual flu vaccination

Application procedure

The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be an interview, task and lesson observation for short listed candidates.

The application may be submitted either electronically, to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post, to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW

Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by 9.00 am on Thursday 2 May at the latest. Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary and we would therefore very much encourage early applications.

Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.