Early Career Teacher (ECT) for Spanish and French

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and inspiring early career teacher (ECT) to join our MFL department to teach Spanish and French across the ability ranges at key stage 3 and key stage 4.

You will be passionate about teaching, possess excellent curriculum & subject knowledge with an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice. In this role you will have the chance to have a real impact on the lives of our students. This post would suit a recently qualified graduate (full ECT induction is available).

In return, we can offer you:  

·                     A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first 

·                     A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your

professional development and personal wellbeing. 

·                     A supportive Senior Leadership Team  

·                     Access to a wide range of CPD courses  

·                     Use of a school laptop  

·                     Access to the teachers’ pension scheme  

·                     24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme  

·                     A strong and supportive Governing Body  

·                     Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities 

·                     A well-equipped staffroom  

·                     Free on-site car parking  

Located in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a small secondary girls’ school with strong community values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world. 

Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil, sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum where values education embraces citizenship, pupil voice, charity, and community work.  

Here at Hodge Hill Girls' School, we genuinely value and strive to enhance working partnerships with our families, feeder schools and local community. This partnership is essential in raising standards and achievement; every member of our family has a role to play in raising aspirations to ensure we really are "Educating Tomorrow's Women Today". 

 Application packs are available from https://www.hrforschools.org.uk/directory/4/current-vacancies or from our school website.  

We do not accept CVs; applications will only be accepted with a completed application form.

An online search will be carried out on all short-listed candidates. 

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and experience our school at first hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs N. Panton via email: HR@hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk