Teacher of Spanish

The Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding highly motivated, innovative and well-qualified Teacher of Spanish to join our outstanding languages team. The MFL department is outstanding in every sense with results in the top 10% nationally at GCSE and A level. The successful candidate will collaborate in the planning and delivery of an inspirational curriculum to ensure it remains one of the highest performing language departments in the country

In particular, candidates should have:

• A passion for Spanish teaching and the ability to inspire and enthuse students of all aptitudes.
• Strong subject knowledge across Key Stages 3 and 4, AS/A Level.
• The capacity to contribute to the development of the Academy’s Christian ethos.
• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation.
• A clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in Spanish.
• Proficiency in French (up to KS3) and other languages is desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiastic about their own professional learning and an motivation to continue to improve

Applications from NQTs are welcome and will also be considered. The Academy offers an excellent NQT induction programme as part of the new Early Careers Framework (ECF), including weekly seminars and a supportive coaching culture - we are a great place to start your career.

Academy Overview

We hope that the attached application pack, along with the Academy’s website, gives you all the information that you need to help you apply for a post here. Chelsea Academy is a great place to work and visitors often comment on the excellent behaviour of our students, the friendliness of our staff and the fantastic Academy building. Our aim is simple; to provide the best quality education for all the students that attend the Academy, to produce happy and employable young people and to become one of the best schools in London.

 We are currently graded outstanding by Ofsted and SIAMS. Outcomes at GCSE and A Level are very strong with progress in the top 10% nationally. However, we are much more than a successful, academically focused school. We believe in educating the whole child and our Christian values of joy, perseverance, servant leadership, charity and forgiveness underpin everything we stand for. It is important that all of our staff, whether they are teachers or not, work closely with our young people and ensure that they are successful in all that they do. We are looking for staff who will always go the extra mile for our young people and believe that education happens both in and out of the classroom.

Chelsea Academy is one of the few schools in the country with Investors in People Gold, our staff are friendly and supportive and we offer a whole range of professional development opportunities no matter what stage you are at in your career. We want all of our teachers to be excellent practitioners, passionate and inspired by their subject, and so offer unrivalled professional development and support. This includes an early close for students every Wednesday to allow for meetings and CPD (including opportunities to regularly visit other schools for newly qualified teachers) and a thriving in house Lead Practitioner team that coach and support staff across the Academy. Through the Chelsea Academy Way for Learning we have a simple, flexible and consistent way of developing outstanding teaching. Most of our senior and middle leaders started as teachers with us and have developed into highly talented practitioners. We offer internal and external training through NPQML, NPQSL and Challenge Partners - your professional development is important to us.  Academy staff have access to a wide range of benefits. These include a private healthcare package, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy and a confidential well-being support line as well as a laptop and free lunch. 

Please use “Quick Apply” from TES to apply for this post. Sorry but we do not accept CVs. The deadline for applications is Thursday 20th May 2021.   Shortlisting will take place on Friday 21st may with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 26th May.  Chelsea Academy reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. It will assist the shortlisting process if applicants can address directly the criteria in the person specification in their supporting statements.

 If you have any further questions about this post, then please feel free to contact Anisha Yatally (HR Adviser) on recruitment@chelsea-academy.org, who can put you in contact with the relevant staff member.  Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment

Chelsea Academy is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, however, we do expect all our staff to note and follow our Christian ethos which is outlined on our website. Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK  prior to starting employment with the Academy.

If you want to work in a happy, purposeful inner city academy with a strong Christian ethos and commitment to helping every student go on to university or meaningful employment, then we would welcome your application.

  

Mariella Ardron 

Principal