Teacher of Spanish

Salary: Teacher`s Main Payscale + Mossbourne Allowance £1600

Start date: 22/05/2023

Application closing date: 16/06/2023

Contract Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent. Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level. We are committed to developing & supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do.

Mossbourne Victoria Parkside Academy (MVPA)

At Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) we continue to build on the Federation’s ethos of exceptional education for all our pupils. With learning at the heart of everything we do, MVPA continues to raise expectations and achievement in Hackney and its neighbouring boroughs, with the belief that all pupils can fulfil their true potential. The Curriculum Support Department (CSD) is made up of specialist teachers, a learning mentor, speech and language therapist, senior TA and

classroom-based TAs. To support students’ academic, social and behavioural needs we offer an extensive range of interventions and work closely with the pastoral and curriculum teams to ensure that each student is able to reach their potential.

If you want to be part of the team that is improving the future of our students, then read on!

The Languages Department

The Languages Learning Area at Mossbourne provides a first-class education for students in Spanish, French, Latin, Classics. The Learning Area consists of a team of highly motivated, driven and passionate teachers who are absolutely committed to delivering an outstanding curriculum that empowers students to not only achieve excellent academic outcomes, but equally, enhances their understanding and appreciation of a variety of languages and cultures, resulting in resolute well-rounded

individuals who can communicate effectively in a second language.

The Learning Area is very well resourced and comprises:

• Detailed and fully resourced Schemes of Work.

• Rigorous monitoring and tracking systems to ensure progress for all students.

• Regular and personalised Professional Development for staff.

• Interactive whiteboards and visualisers to maximise teaching and learning opportunities.

• Opportunities to enhance the learning experience through trips, visits and guest speakers.

Why work for us?

• The chance to really make a difference to the young people who need it the most.

• Our students need the best possible teachers and support staff as they have to overcome significant disadvantage in order to succeed. 41% of our students are eligible for the pupil premium grant, 18% have a special educational need and 21% have English as an additional language. Our results put us in the top 100 schools in the country for pupil progress, because we believe all students can succeed and go to great lengths in order to achieve this.

• A fantastic working environment

JOB DESCRIPTION

• We place ultimate value on respect for staff; behaviour is beyond outstanding; the teacher is sacred. This is a school in which you can really teach. The school is housed in a beautiful Grade ii listed Huguenot building and a purpose built modern one. As you would expect, classrooms and offices are all fully equipped.

• A truly supportive culture

• We offer excellent and frequent opportunities to reflect on and improve your practice, with first rate professional development for all, and a specialist programme for ECTs.

• A range of benefits and perks including but not limited to: Season Ticket Loans; Tax free bicycle purchase; Recruitment Applicant Awards; Free staff

fitness classes; Corporate gym membership; Tax free child-care vouchers; Discounts at local restaurants; Employee Assistant Programme.

As of 1st September 2023, The Mossbourne Federation will provide private health insurance for all employees from the award-winning healthcare provider, ‘Benenden Health’. Because we prioritise staff health and well-being, the membership fee and the associated tax is fully paid by the Federation making this a competitive benefit of working for The Mossbourne Federation.

Please view the job description here: http:Teacher of Spanish JD

Please note that CV`s or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.