Teacher of Spanish (0.6)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Spanish (0.6) for September 2025 who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

▪ teach to Grade 9 standard

▪ ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages

▪ commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture

▪ thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

▪ constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner

▪ be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme

▪ be passionate about diversity and inclusion ▪ demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

▪ a school where students are keen to learn and GCSE outcomes are consistently strong

▪ a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.75 and an Attainment 8 score of 55.8.

▪ an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

▪ a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days

▪ fast track promotion opportunities

▪ the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the Gaudete Trust group of schools and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

▪ the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school. ▪ a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities.

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. This summer our girls made great progress in Spanish with 28% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 77% of pupils achieving a 4+. In Spanish our students follow the AQA GCSE course. The Modern Foreign Languages department is accommodated in our Arts building with four dedicated classrooms, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)