Teacher of Spanish

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ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Inspired Education Group of Schools Group of Schools. There are 452 boys on roll, all of whom study at least 1 language for 5 years and we regularly add at least 0.5 of a grade at both IGCSE and A Level. Our students achieve grades that allow them to gain places at top UK Universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL, and Universities aboard such as the University of Chicago, Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and the IE Business School Madrid. 

The School was founded to offer a progressive education in the heart of London. The School’s focus on providing an all-round education means that high standards are expected of the boys in all areas of school life. The School provides the boys with a broad educational experience, which includes Philosophy and Thinking Skills in the curriculum, to ensure that they are able to think critically and to problem solve but also that they can be creative and collaborative in their approach, so that they develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for others. Our skilled staff, who have a wealth of experience, are preparing to send our pupils to leading universities in the UK, the US and elsewhere.

At Wetherby Senior School we seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of the School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further establish and develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities.

We are looking to appoint an Teacher of Spanish for September 2024 ! 

Application Deadline: no later than Friday 3rd May 2024.  Please note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. The vacancy may be closed earlier than the specified deadline, if the right candidate is found.

Interested candidates who would like to know more about the role or school are welcome to contact the Head’s PA amy.hodkinson@wetherbysenior.co.uk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for high standards of teaching and learning within the classroom, including:

• High expectations of pupils in every aspect of their work.
• Following departmental schemes of work effectively.
• Achieving excellent public examination results.
• Establishing effective methods of assessment of pupils’ work and using them to enhance learning.
• Using rewards and sanctions effectively.
• Providing high quality written and verbal reports to parents.
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in their subject.
• Fostering a spirit of academic enquiry among pupils.
• Taking due note of pupils with additional needs.

 2.    A contribution to the development of the Spanish Department, including:

• Contributing to the boys’ enthusiasm for Spanish at the School.
• Assisting the organisation/generation of excellent resources for Spanish teaching at all levels.
• Attending department meetings and undertaking administrative tasks that are designated by the Head of Department, thereby contributing to a sense of teamwork and aiding professional development.
• Attend INSET as required by the Head of Department to help share the latest and best practice in teaching the subject.
• Making a positive contribution to the Spanish Department enrichment programme. Help to organise trips and encourage boys to take part in competitions.
• Supporting candidates preparing for university entry in the UK (including Oxbridge), USA and Europe.

3.  An effective contribution to pastoral care in the School, including:

• If required being a Tutor to a group of boys to support their academic and personal development.
• Undertaking supervisory duties in the school as required.

4.  An effective contribution to the co-curricular programme:

• Depending on the interests and abilities of each teacher, offer one or more activities as part of the co-curricular programme. This might, for example, involve assisting with sport or drama, running an academic or cultural society or helping with Community Service.

5. Attend staff meetings, whole school staff training, parents’ evenings and any other functions as required by the Headmaster or Deputy Head Academic:

• Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the School’s values.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• Preferably, the ability to teach French or German to at least GCSE level.
• The ability to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co-curricular programme.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.