Teacher of Spanish

Marymount International School London is an independent day and boarding school for girls situated on a beautiful green campus in Kingston upon Thames, on the doorstep of London. Inspired by the charism of the RSHM, we are a nurturing Catholic school with curious and motivated students (ages 11–18) of diverse faiths and backgrounds. We proudly stand as the first all-girls’ school in the UK to adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which promotes independent thought within and across a broad range of disciplines. The School’s holistic approach to learning delivers a well-rounded education that promotes excellence in all areas of school life. Securing top university placements beyond Marymount, our graduates are global citizens prepared to make a difference in the world.

We are seeking a Teacher of Spanish to work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and deliver the IB MYP Spanish Language Acquisition to students in Grades 6 to 10 (Years 7 to 11) and IB DP Spanish Ab Initio and Language Acquisition to Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13). 

The successful candidate will need to teach and promote Spanish language and culture within the School’s World Languages programme and the wider curriculum using a range of student-centred teaching strategies, resources and technology. Marymount actively encourages CPD so staff keep up to date with developments in their area of teaching in order to create a stimulating learning environment for students.

Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and ideally have experience teaching the IB curriculum. You will need a passion for your subject and possess the ability to deliver outstanding lessons using a range of teaching strategies and resources. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be needed to build good relationships with parents, pupils and colleagues.

Subject related responsibilities

1. To work collaboratively with departmental colleagues to develop and deliver the IB MYP Spanish Language Acquisition to students in Grades 6 to 10 (Years 7 to 11) and IB DP Spanish Ab Initio and Language Acquisition to Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13). There may be opportunities to teach IB MYP Spanish Mother Tongue and IB DP Literature classes in the future.  
2. To understand and embed IB ‘Approaches to Learning’ in all aspects of the World Languages curriculum.
3. To address human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives as well as the diversity of student language needs, including those for students learning in a language other than mother tongue.
4. To teach and promote Spanish language and culture within the School’s World Languages programme and the wider curriculum using a range of student-centred teaching strategies, resources and technology.
5. To differentiate instruction to meet students’ learning needs and styles.
6. To work collaboratively with the Department Chair and other members of faculty to identify, support and develop meaningful interdisciplinary links with other subject areas.
7. To participate in ongoing subject-specific professional development so as to keep abreast of developments within language teaching, to explore and develop further personal interests and specialisms, and to deepen knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches.
8. To create a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect that engages students in reflecting on how, what and why they are learning.
9. To support the Chair of World Languages with the planning and management of displays of work, Open Day presentations and other subject and whole-school related activities.
10. To support the extra-curricular life of the World Languages Department, through weekly clubs and activities, class trips and outings etc.
11. To be open to learning new skills and techniques that will complement and enhance the World Languages curriculum.
12. To promote, model and teach the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.