Teacher of Spanish

Job Title: Teacher of Spanish

Dates: Job start September 2025

Salary: MPR/UPR

Contract type: Full Time (Part-time considered) Contract term: Permanent

Closing date for applications: Friday, 28th February 2025 at 9:00am

Interview date: TBC, during week of 3rd March 2025

In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.  

“Pupils told inspectors that the best thing about the school is the education that they receive. They value the purposeful learning environment. Pupils focus on their work in class and co-operate well with one another. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and academic success. Pupils have pride in their work”.

Details:

The governors are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher of Spanish, as due to the success of the Modern Languages department, we are looking to expand our team with an additional member of staff. The Modern Languages Department has achieved excellent results in recent years with those students who have opted to study Spanish at Key Stage 4. More recently, we have seen an increase in uptake and currently over a third of students now study Spanish at GCSE level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish across the age and ability range. 

• An enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified Spanish teacher required to join a successful, hardworking and forward-thinking Spanish Department.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with outstanding skills to join a group of professionals who are having an impact on the learning of the young people in their care. The Spanish department is committed to making a difference to the lives of young people at St Cuthbert’s.
• The successful candidate will be able to deliver Spanish at both Key stages and evidence a flexibility to contribute to the overall development of the department.
• At KS4 GCSE, Edexcel Spanish is offered.
• Applications welcome from ECTs/qualified teachers

Our Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

What we can offer:

• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website www.stcuthberts.com. Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher, on 01744 678123 or email recruitment@stcuthberts.com

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com

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