Teacher of Spanish

Greenhead College is an outstandingly successful Sixth Form College with over 2,300 16-19 year old students following advanced level courses. The College has a long history of exceptional examination results and sits near the top of the national sixth-form college performance tables, meaning it is one of the very best in the country. Since 1999 the College has been a Beacon College and a ‘Centre of Excellence’. There is a very happy and supportive atmosphere; staff and students are mutually positive about education, which is a major factor in the College’s ongoing success.

The Spanish Department at Greenhead was rated ‘Outstanding’ at the most recent Ofsted inspection. At present, there are well over 100 students in both Spanish and French and 50 in German. The MFL team is a thriving and happy department made up of five teachers and six assistants. All are based in a resource centre (the “Foreign Office”) and have the use of two language laboratories equipped with appropriate software, as well as dedicated classrooms and conversation rooms.

The College is looking to appointment a full-time Spanish Teacher to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will involve teaching the equivalent of four groups towards A-level examinations in Spanish, plus a contribution towards enrichment (non-examination) courses.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified, talented individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. A successful record of teaching and learning in the 16-19 range would be ideal, although applications from NQTs are welcome. The full list of criteria required for this role can be found within the person specification attached. Please indicate how you meet this criteria when completing your application.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please complete and submit the following documents:

• Greenhead College application form;
• Equality and Diversity form;
• Criminal Convictions form;
• A supporting letter of application, with CV, if you      consider it useful;
• Details of examination results, where applicable, for      classes taught in the last four years.

The closing date for applications is noon on 20 March 2017 and we anticipate that interviews will be held during week commencing 27 March 2017. 

If you apply and are unsuccessful in being called to interview, can we thank you in advance for your time and trouble in making this application. Due to time constraints it would be impossible to respond to everyone individually - we hope that you will understand.

Greenhead College is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.