Teacher of MFL (Spanish)
Wallington High School for Girls
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2017
Job overview
To cover maternity leave: Part time (0.8) from September 2017
Wallington High School for Girls is a highly successful multi-cultural selective academy at the heart of Wallington in Sutton, Surrey with a strong emphasis on learning and teaching and on academic success. With a large sixth form, we focus on providing the best possible educational opportunities for all of our students.
We wish to appoint a talented, inspirational and highly motivated teacher of Spanish to cover the maternity leave of the permanent post holder.
You will be a key member of a department that:
- is progressive, supportive and vibrant
- is committed to quality learning for all students across all key stages
- celebrates individual achievement and exceptional academic success
- is committed to an innovative approach in the classroom with focus on outstanding learning and teaching
- creates a passion for MFL
We welcome applications from both experienced colleagues looking for a new challenge as well as from NQTs keen to develop as an outstanding teacher.
The successful applicant should have a good working knowledge of the new AQA GCSE and A level syllabus and exam specifications and be able to teach Spanish from KS3 to KS5 (Oxbridge level). Experience of teaching Spanish literature and film at A Level is also desirable.
Further details can be obtained from our website: www.wallingtongirls.sutton.sch.uk
Or contact the School directly:
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH
T: 020 8254 9370
E: whsghr@wallingtongirls.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd February at 12 noon.
Interviews: Thursday 2nd March.
In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our students, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce which reflects the nature of our school community.
About Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls is a secondary grammar school with a sixth form located in Sutton, Greater London. Since September 2015, Wallington High School for Girls has been part of the Nonsuch and Wallington Education Trust.
Wallington High School for Girls has established transport links and is accessible via the nearby Wallington rail station. The school is twinned with Wallington County Grammar School for Boys, located 1.5 miles away. Wallington High was founded in 1888. A time capsule was buried in the grounds in a 125th anniversary celebration in 2013.
Headteacher
Tracey O’Brien
Values and vision
Wallington High School for Girls has an excellent academic reputation and provides first-class care, guidance, support and development so that everyone enjoys a positive experience during their time at the school and leaves well prepared for life beyond.
The secondary school is ambitious for its students and wants them to leave prepared to contribute to the world. The school motto, "Heirs of the Past, Makers of the Future", reflects this. The school is a happy, positive place to study and benefits from a multi-cultural community which brings a rich diversity to the school.
Ofsted report
“The atmosphere around the school is calm and orderly. The pupils are mature, courteous and polite. They have very high aspirations and, consequently, work diligently and hard to achieve their goals. They are proud of their school, actively participate in the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities and enjoy assuming leadership responsibilities. Staff have high aspirations for pupils and fully support them to achieve well.”
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