Teacher of Spanish - Part time

The School   

Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School nestles in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Notre Dame is a Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac.  Despite the tranquil setting Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.

The Department

The Modern Languages Department is a vibrant, energetic, hard-working and enjoyable environment.

The majority of girls study a Modern Language up to GCSE and there is provision for girls to study two languages at this level.  The results at GCSE, AS and A2 are very good indeed.  There is a good uptake of languages in the Sixth Form.  In recent years the department has established very successful exchanges with schools in France and Spain.

The Modern Languages Department offers French, Spanish, German and Latin. All languages are offered to GCSE and A Levels, and oral classes are taught by language teachers to small groups of girls at GCSE Level and above.

The Role

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as teacher
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Ability to teach and motivate pupils
• Ability to communicate passion and enthusiasm for his/her subject
• Good knowledge and understanding of subject related issues such as assessment, target setting etc.
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to use ICT
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Capacity for sustained hard work – able to work under pressure
• Ability to solve problems, achievement driven
• Passionate, conviction and a clear personal philosophy which supports the ethos of the Department/School
• Creative, imaginative and resourceful
• Ability to make good professional relationships – with staff, students and parents
• Ability to motivate and make strong, resilient relationships with young people
• Integrity and loyalty

Closing Date: 9 am 21st March 2019

Interviews: w/c 25th March 2019

Start date: September 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by senior members of the School and take a tour of the school.

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.