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Teacher of Spanish

Teacher of Spanish

Colton Hills Community School

Wolverhampton

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2017
Apply by:
22 May 2017

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join a successful and energetic Modern languages Department at this continually improving, well regarded secondary community school.

The school is introduced Spanish in September 2016 and are looking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner able to teach Spanish from KS3 – KS5 .The successful candidate will find our students enthusiastic, eager to learn and they will more than reward a committed teacher with a passion for languages.

Support from established and experienced colleagues is available and therefore the post is suitable for a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced teacher wishing to gain further experience.

Colton Hills Community School is a highly regarded 11-18 community school judged by OFSTED to be a ‘GOOD’ school in May 2015. The school encompasses a rich and harmonious multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students with the majority staying on in the sixth form.

The person we are looking for should be:

  • passionate and enthusiastic about languages 
  • inspirational, creative and a highly effective teacher 
  • driven to ensure excellent student progress 
  • hardworking, an imaginative thinker and have excellent organisational and time management skills 
  • a team player who want to work and engage with colleagues at all levels 
  • Being able to teach German would be an advantage. 

OFSTED May 2015

  • “The quality of teaching is good. Teachers ask searching questions that provide a good level of challenge to all students, including the most able.” 
  • “Students are currently making good progress in English, mathematics and science.” 
  • “The sixth form is good and students are achieving improved standards across a wide range of subjects.” 
  • “Behaviour around the school is of a high standard.” 
  • “Students demonstrate positive attributes to their learning, show respect for each other and have pride in their school.” 

We can offer you:

  • Pupils eager for success 
  • Supportive parents who value education 
  • Supportive colleagues 
  • Excellent professional development and guidance 
  • Recently refurbished buildings with dedicated home-bases for independent learning. 
  • Major investment in ICT 
  • Extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.

If you are interested in this position please ring Mrs P Baker, Headteacher's PA on 01902 558430 

Please visit www.coltonhills.co.uk for further details.

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About Colton Hills Community School

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About Colton Hills Community School

Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the South of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.

The school is supported by Wolverhampton City Council, has over 950 pupils, and was formerly known by three other names: Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, Graiseley Secondary School, and Penn Secondary Modern. It was established in 1974. The Headteacher is Ms Julie Hunter.

Colton Hills Community School is highly regarded in the city and was judged by OFSTED to be a Good school in May 2015 and September 2018. The school encompasses a rich and harmonious multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students with the majority staying on in the sixth form.

Our Mission

At Colton Hills, we believe that ever child is entitled to the highest quality learning experiences, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding.

In every lesson, students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences.  Every day we are learning and reflecting on how we have improved ourselves.  Through this, we maximise academic attainment so students can go to and through university and thrive in a top profession.

All students will leave Colton Hills highly numerate and literate, with meaningful qualifications that prove this.  They will also leave equipped with both the skills and self-belief to engage with the wider world so that they change it for the better.

Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day

Our Values - PRIDE

· Participation

· Respect

· Integrity

· Diversity

· Excellence

Ofsted 2023

Colton Hills School was judged as a ‘good school’ after an inspection on 14 November 2023.  We are proud to share His Majesty’s inspection team recognised the respectful, inclusive and aspirational environment in school, reporting that “staff share a strong focus on removing any barriers that pupils may have”.

The inspection team were impressed with the school’s curriculum and the quality of the teaching and noted “subjects often exceed the requirements of the national curriculum.”  Leaders have developed an effective personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum and “adapt the programme to respond to local and national concerns.”

The report also highlights the “positive relationships between staff and pupils”, and how Sixth Form students are active in the life of school in various ways. The report also complimented on the school’s “successful careers education programme”, noting that pupils, including those in Sixth Form, have good-quality, meaningful opportunities to learn about the world of work.

View Colton Hills Community School Ofsted Report 2023


Ofsted 2018

The school was inspected by Ofsted on 26 September 2018 and the Governing Body, staff and I are delighted to report that “This school continues to be good.” Inspectors recognised the excellent work we do and that since the last inspection the quality of teaching, results and pupils’ attendance have improved.  The Inspectors found the school to be “a harmonious, welcoming, multicultural community and pupils to be respectful, courteous and polite”

View Colton Hills Community School's 2018 Ofsted Report


Working at Colton Hills Community School

Colton Hills Community School has a clear vision based on strong principles and you will have the advantages working for a LA maintained secondary school with a range of benefits offered by Wolverhampton City Council. The school has a good track record of developing colleagues through a responsive CPD programme. From Teach First graduates to Senior Leaders, many colleagues find success through internal promotions or professional opportunities elsewhere.

We are also a caring school, we know our pupils and families well. We are continually growing and improving our outcomes over time and this provides us with a strong base for the future.

We can offer you:

· pupils eager for success

· supportive parents who value education

· supportive colleagues

· excellent professional development and guidance

· major investment in ICT

· extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.

· ample free car parking for staff

· City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits

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