Required for September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Modern Foreign Languages teacher of Spanish (with a second language of German desirable) to join our thriving department and play a key role in promoting the development of languages across the whole school - including through extracurricular activities, trips and visits.

All students at Newstead study at least two languages at KS3. They select from French, German and Spanish, and all three are popular through to A level. In addition, students can elect to study Japanese, Chinese or Latin and able to take qualifications in Home Languages.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for creativity, a sense of responsibility to promote international and global links through languages and the skills and knowledge to further develop our thriving curriculum area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-qualified person to work with some of the highest calibre students in the country.

This position would also suit an Early Career teacher who can see potential in making their mark in our outstanding grammar school.

Applicants would be required to teach at least two modern languages with at least Spanish to A level.

Newstead Wood School is forward thinking and dynamic school and we would welcome any potential applicants who would like to visit the school prior to interview. If you would like an informal conversation prior to application, please contact us directly.

We are proud to have flexible working embedded into our culture. Applications for part time positions will be considered.

You will be able to demonstrate the professional and personal qualities necessary to consistently inspire our highly motivated and very capable students across all three Key Stages, 3 to 5.

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding, organised and committed teacherHave a great understanding of the wider applications of languages in a global societyBe able to stimulate and engage studentsBe creative, determined and enthusiastic Information about our MFL Curriculum can be found on our website.

About Us

Newstead Wood School is a highly selective girls' state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily over-subscribed. Students here achieve the highest academic standards whilst also benefitting from exceptional pastoral care. Our school badge, with its symbol of the acorn and the motto Fortitudine Crescamus, meaning 'may we grow in strength', symbolises the idea of growth, both for the school and for the individual.

We are a diverse and inclusive school with a wide catchment area. We pride ourselves on an excellent range of extracurricular opportunities to complement our academic courses. The vast majority of our students' progress to Russell Group Universities at the end of our Sixth Form. We are exceptionally proud of our students. They are bright and happy young people who enjoy being at school, each bringing unique talents to our community. Newstead students have freedom and security to be themselves, and many opportunities to follow their interests and aspirations. We know them as individuals and support them to grow as thinking young people and active citizens, ready to take positions of responsibility and leadership on leaving school.

Our lessons move at a fast pace and students are routinely challenged in their thinking. All of the languages are very popular, and students come to their lessons with high expectations and a desire for active and complex learning.

Newstead Wood is situated in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley and there are excellent rail links to both London Bridge and Victoria Stations.

Part of United Learning

We are part of the United Learning group of School which encompasses primary, secondary, all-through, state and independent schools. All staff benefit from pay scales higher than the National Pay Scales and 8 CPD days per year. All staff are enrolled into the PerkBox rewards scheme and have access to funded MA's and high level CPD.

With access to support from our Subject Advisors, the successful applicant will have a wealth of support on hand to enable them to thrive. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in schools across the Trust, and to engage in leadership development opportunities such as NPQ's and Aspiring to Headship.

We operate a thriving Talent Management programme and colleagues have the opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues across the group.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as we may call candidates for interview at any time and close the advert early.

Closing Date for Applications Wednesday 29th May

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line application form or apply via our website by e-mail to:

Newstead Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and requires enhanced DBS clearance as part of its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently under-represented at our school. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our school and we recognise the gap that would be left in our students education without you

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