Teacher of Spanish and French

Teacher of Spanish and French

St Katherine’s School

Full Time/part time considered (min 0.6 FTE)

Permanent.  Required from 23 April 2019

Salary: £23,720 - £39,406 pa (Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher with a love of languages to teach Spanish across the age and ability range and French to Key Stage 3 (Year 7 mostly). Previous experience of teaching the new GCSE is essential together with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach in target language. 

Candidates must be passionate about teaching and committed to improving the learning outcomes of all students, able to demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality teaching and inspire and motivate young people to achieve outstanding outcomes.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential.

Applications are welcome from experienced and NQT teachers.  

The successful candidate will be joining a creative and dedicated team that is characterised by high support and high challenge and a willingness to develop as professionals through sharing good practice with one another.  We are committed to staff development and offer a comprehensive Teaching and Learning CPD programme.  

The MFL department at St Katherine's offers a rich extra-curricular programme for students to enjoy including trips abroad and exchange programmes.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead/support as appropriate.

St Katherine’s is a vibrant, medium sized 11 – 19 mixed comprehensive school, part of Cathedral Schools Trust.  We are situated on the edge of Bristol in a beautiful rural setting.  The majority of our students live in Bristol and due to the easy transport links, make a positive choice to travel out of the city each day to enjoy the wealth of opportunities that St Katherine’s has to offer. All at St Katherine’s believe that there are no limits to what a young person can achieve. Through focusing on high quality learning and teaching we work tirelessly to educate young people for academic success and life.

Further information about the school and the post  can be found on the school website. 

Should you wish to speak to Ms Geraldine Maringo, Associate Headteacher and Head of MFL, informally about the role before submitting an application, please email Sue Shelley, HR Manager shelleys@skdrive.org to arrange this.

St Katherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to DBS Barred list and Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Closing Date: 9 am 31 January 2019

Interview date:  During w/c 4 February 2019