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Head of Spanish

Head of Spanish

Thomas Telford School

Telford

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
17 April 2018

Job overview

This 11-18 City Technology College with an enrolment of 1300 students was named, for the fourth time, in Her Majesty's Chief Inspector's Annual Report for its outstanding Ofsted Inspection Report and excellent examination results. The School was graded One in every category in its latest Ofsted Inspection.

The Modern Languages Department at Thomas Telford School is a thriving Department; students take either French or Spanish GCSE, as part of the core curriculum in KS4 and we have seen an increase in take up of languages in the Sixth form. 

Language teaching is accommodated in designated study rooms, each equipped with an electronic whiteboard. Staff and students are able to make use of computer suites and a wealth of ICT resources to support learning and teaching.

Candidates with experience of teaching GCSE and A Level Spanish are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please apply immediately; application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net Please send your application form to The Headmaster, Sir Kevin Satchwell, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email it to sbaxter@ttsonline.net

Closing date: APPLY IMMEDIATELY 

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two employment references.

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About Thomas Telford School

Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes. 

Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.

Headteacher

Sir Kevin Satchwell 

Values and vision

Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas. 

The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.

Ofsted report

“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”

View Thomas Telford School’s latest Ofsted report 

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