Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Maternity Cover). This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Greenshaw High School in September 2025, on a fixed term basis and become an integral member of the Modern Foreign Languages department.

Modern Foreign Languages at Greenshaw is an integral and fundamental curriculum area, taught by a range of enthusiastic, motivated and well-qualified specialists. We currently offer Spanish from year 7 to 13 and French at GCSE and A level. The department is dynamic and enthusiastic about every aspect of language and culture. There is a palpable buzz of interest in our department coming from the students. We pride ourselves on being innovative and creative, adapting our teaching to ensure students are enthusiastic and confident in language classes. As our results demonstrate, our efforts encourage and enable students to learn the language well and to develop their cultural awareness.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

 ●     Teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4 (up to Key Stage 5 is desirable);

●     Play a central role in the department, contributing to extra-curricular activities, revision sessions, competitions, trips and open days;

●     Make a vital contribution to the efficient running of the department including setting and marking examinations and undertaking administrative tasks as delegated by the Head of Department;

●     Continue to develop the high standards of work and expectation of student progress within the department;

●     Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching and mentoring;

●     Adhere to the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment;

●     Take responsibility for professional learning and fully engage in the school’s Professional Growth Programme;

●     Promote high levels of written and oral academic language and develop students’ knowledge of the world;

●     Set the highest standards and behavioural expectations in lessons and around the school;

●     Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and act as a role model to young people;

●     Select, use and prepare appropriate resources that maximise the impact of teaching on student learning;

●     Actively liaise with all specialist support available to provide appropriate provision for students with different learning and/or behavioural needs, but to remain accountable for the progress of those students;

●     Undertake the role of form tutor;

●     Commit to and support the school’s policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection;

●     Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Headteacher in accordance with the relevant Pay and Conditions Document

You will need:

 ●     Hold an appropriate teaching certificate and Qualified Teacher Status

●     Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject

●     Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject

●     Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum

●     Experience teaching Key Stage 5

●     Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4

●     Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning

●     A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement

●     Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment

●     Have an effective approach to behaviour management, setting the highest standards and behavioural expectations

●     Have sound skills as a classroom practitioner

●     Willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities

●     Willing to take responsibility for professional learning and fully engage in the school’s Professional Growth Programme

●     Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and colleagues

●     Able to work effectively within a team and to make an active contribution to the success of the department, including co-planning and peer review

●     Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5

●     Have high professional standards and expectations

●     Demonstrate a commitment to the role of tutor as a central figure in the life of a student and their parents/guardians

●     Ability to appropriately deal with confidential information

●     Demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive education and to the active promotion of equal opportunity

●     Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD

●     Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of young people and help demonstrate a positive attitude to helping them achieve their potential

●     Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety

●     Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community

What’s in it for you:

 ●     Professional development and career progression

●     Generous pension scheme

●     Blue Light Card

●     Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

●     An Employee Assistance Programme

●     Gym Discounts

●     Free eye tests

●     Cycle to work scheme

●     Green car scheme

●     Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 26th March 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.