Teacher of Spanish

Techer of Spanish with the possibility of a TLR for a 2i/c MFL role (Maternity Leave Cover)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Spanish for a maternity leave cover from September 2024 who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

 teach to Grade 9 standard

 ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages

 commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture

 thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

 constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner

 be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme

 be passionate about diversity and inclusion

 demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

 a school where students are keen to learn and GCSE outcomes are consistently strong

 a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.57 and an Attainment 8 score of 53.9. 

 an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

 a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days

 fast track promotion opportunities

 the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the Gaudete Trust group of schools and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

 the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.

 a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities.

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. This summer our girls made great progress in Spanish with 63% of pupils achieving a GCSE grade 5-9 and 80% of pupils achieving a 4+ - well above the national average. The MFL department has the highest value-added score of any non-selective school in the borough that enters a percentage of pupils that is equal to or greater than the national entry rate. In MFL our students follow the AQA GCSE course. The Modern Foreign Languages department is accommodated in our Arts building with four dedicated classrooms, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)