Teacher of MFL

Kew House School was established in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London – academically demanding but with a forward-thinking approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum, the shape of the school day, and recognition of creativity and talent. A character-selective school, we pride ourselves on the support and care we extend to our 600 pupils whilst striving to add value to their success in all fields of academia, sport, and creativity. Kew House has successfully grown over ten years since its foundation and was recently awarded the ISI “Excellent” grading.

Facilities

The buildings are equipped with modern facilities with interactive smartboards and access to iPads. We have digital subscriptions to Active Teach and Active Learn in all languages for KS3 and KS4, as well as Boost for KS5.

Curriculum

Our curriculum starts with all pupils in Year 7 learning Spanish for 90 minutes once a week alongside either French, German, or Latin on a half-termly carousel. At the end of Year 7, pupils choose either French or German to study in Year 8 and Latin is also offered. At the end of Year 8, pupils are able to choose to study one or two languages at GCSE. Currently, pupils can study

A Levels in French, Spanish, and Latin. The school’s aim is to provide a rich and broad education to all pupils, whatever their specialism. Whilst we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each pupil, we do not serve as an examination “factory”.

Extra-Curricular

The MFL Department is central to the school’s extra-curricular provision, with a wide range of trips and visits, including a German exchange and French and Spanish trips abroad. We provide after-school support at GCSE and have a fast-track programme to cater for native speakers. We run numerous extra-curricular activities and events throughout the year, including a European Café, outside theatre shows, and trips to the BFI, Institut français, and Instituto Cervantes.

All staff are expected to have a clear understanding of the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school, and an awareness of its role in the community. It is essential that the academic and pastoral frameworks in the school are seen as inter-related.

The successful candidate will:

• Promote a love of languages for every pupil by delivering engaging and stimulating lessons which set appropriate learning expectations and targets for improvement.
• Have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating, challenging, and inspiring our pupils.
• Have a broad knowledge and understanding of languages and be able to develop curriculum materials in order to develop learning at KS3, GCSE, and A Level.
• Have experience or demonstrable understanding of the use of online platforms to support pupils’ learning.
• Help foster a culture of high expectations of language learning within the department.
• Have drive, enthusiasm, warmth, and humour.
• Have willingness to work as a team and to collaborate with colleagues.
• Engage in clubs, societies, and additional revision sessions throughout the year.

The duties outlined in this job description are non-exhaustive.

Candidates should demonstrate how they meet these selection criteria in their application form, supporting statement, and interview, including supporting tasks.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Friday 31st March.

Early applications are welcome and will be considered on receipt. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email and invited to attend an interview by arrangement.

All appointments are made in accordance with our equal opportunities policy and applicants should let us know of any special needs they may have.

Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess the suitability of the candidate to work with our children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record (DBS) check.