Teacher of Spanish (with French or German)

From September 2023 Birkdale School seek to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified, full-time teacher of Spanish (up to A level) who must also be able to teach either French or German (up to at least Key Stage 3 or above). Applications are welcomed from newly qualified or more experienced teachers.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a lively, forward-looking and successful department. It consists of seven committed staff, plus native French, German and Spanish language assistants. Housed in a modern suite of rooms, with classrooms, a Foreign Language Assistants' teaching room, two staff workrooms (with networked computers) and a resources room. The department is well resourced, having interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, a sixth form Minilab as well as a full class-size ICT room. All pupils are also provided with Chrome books.

The MFL department has a strong team approach, and we are looking for a new team member who will contribute to the overall strength and profile of Modern Foreign Languages at Birkdale, working closely with the Head of MFL.

Almost all pupils achieve a level 4 or above in a modern language at GCSE. In 2022, there were 80 entries for a GCSE modern language. 97.5% of students in all 3 languages achieved a 9-4 grade. In French, 55% of candidates achieved an 8 or 9 grade, in Spanish, 63% achieved an 8 or 9 grade and in German, 45% of grades were at levels 8 and 9, all compared with the school average of 48%. At A level, 100% of students achieved grades A* to C in all three languages with just under half achieving A/A*.

Due to the Christian ethos of the school, applications from committed Christians are particularly welcome. We are strongly committed both to the care of our pupils and of our staff. Regardless of faith or background, if you share these values, you would enjoy working at Birkdale.

We know that when people come together with different approaches and insights it can lead to a richer, and more creative environment, delivering innovative teaching to pupils. Minority ethnic groups are currently under represented in our staff body. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from all ethnic backgrounds.

Birkdale School is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Peak District National Park and Sheffield City Centre. It is situated close to the Universities. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. Under the guidance set by KCSiE 2022 Birkdale School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates.