Spanish Teacher (Part-time: 40% FTE)

Introduction

Great Ballard School has a long tradition of teaching foreign languages, but the recent exciting announcement that the school will expand to include GCSEs has opened up a new opportunity for a qualified Spanish Teacher to join the school.  At present, pupils study French from Year 3, but Spanish will now be introduced and carried forward as an option at GCSE. Spanish will be introduced in September 2020, giving the appointee the opportunity to choose appropriate courses for both primary pupils and up to GCSE. While French will be taught in Year 8 for 2020-21, it will then be delivered in after-school clubs as required.  The ability to teach French is not a requirement, but it might provide scope for a larger weekly teaching load. Currently the expectation is that the successful candidate will be able to deliver 40% FTE spread over four or five days. The opportunity to develop a new subject up to GCSE offers an exciting challenge for someone with initiative and imagination.

Teachers at Great Ballard are the backbone of a dedicated team where the education, pastoral care and welfare of the children are paramount. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious professional, who can demonstrate a flexible approach and an ability to work on their own initiative, coupled with sensitivity and a commitment to the ethos of the school.  

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of this role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status 

• Excellent oral and written English.

• Relevant Degree and evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

• Demonstrable experience at KS3 and KS4. The school will accept the first cohort of GCSE students into Year 9 in September 2021 and the post-holder will be expected to develop this initiative, researching appropriate exam boards and creating schemes of work to successfully deliver learning outcomes to enable pupils to navigate through to GCSE. 

• Confident use of ICT.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact the school on HeadsPA@greatballard.co.uk 

Further details about the school and an application form are available on the school website. 

Applications must be received on the school’s own application form. 

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 10th March 2020. A supportive letter should also be attached, highlighting why the position is of interest to you, and why you feel you are suitable for the role. Candidates may also attach a separate CV if they so wish. 

The intention is to consider applications on Wednesday 11th March with a view to inviting a short list of candidates for interview at the school on Thursday 19th March.  

The successful candidate must be available to start work at the beginning of the Autumn Term on 1st September 2020.

Great Ballard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check. 

Tel: 01243 814236                                                              www.greatballard.co.uk