Teacher of Modern Languages

Wheatley Park School

Everyone Learning - Everyone Caring

11-18 Academy and member of the River Learning Trust

1080 on roll   158 Sixth Form

Teacher of Modern Languages (Spanish; French as well would be an advantage)

Permanent Post From September 2019  

Full Time (Part-time applicants also considered)

Are you somebody who believes that all learners can be successful; aspires to put the needs of learners at the heart of everything that you do; and sees yourself as a learner?

We are seeking an engaging and reflective Teacher of Modern Languages, who has the ambition and aptitude to develop young people into linguists. The role will offer you the opportunity to develop your teaching skills within a highly cohesive and innovative team in this ambitious school.  Professional learning is a very high priority and we will be committed to your further development, including supporting Masters’ level study for the right candidate.  

The MFL team is highly collaborative and has skill, experience and commitment.  Our students are engaging and positive, and they enjoy learning languages, with very good uptake at GCSE. The post is suitable for teachers due to qualify in June 2019 or more experienced staff. The successful candidate will be able to teach Spanish up to KS5, and ideally French at KS3.

Situated just east of Oxford on a unique parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a successful 11-18 academy with a vibrant comprehensive intake. Our vision is to be a sustainably outstanding school in accordance with our values of Everyone Learning and Everyone Caring. 

Our school is part of the River Learning Trust; our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate:

● all-round education, academic success, lifelong learning and strength of character

● sustainable continuous improvement; no school standing still

● all schools being good and outstanding, or improving rapidly

● collaboration that is raising standards, and reducing workload

● where pupils, staff, parents and communities value all we do to support the best possible outcomes and experiences for our children and young people

If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (HR Manager) on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org.  Full details can be found on our website here  Applications for this post can only be accepted via the TES website here. To find out more about the River Learning Trust, please visit www.riverlearningtrust.org.

Wheatley Park School and the River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and preventing extremism.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. 

Closing date: Midday - Tuesday 19th March 2019

Interview date: Friday 22nd March 2019

Wheatley Park School,  Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH

Tel: 01865 872441  Fax: 01865 877666

www.wheatleypark.org