Spanish Tutor

Career Teachers are working in partnership with a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire to recruit a Teacher of Spanish on a permanent basis from September 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and future career by joining our vibrant and innovative Secondary School. This academy is an 11-16 school based in a small town close to the Peak District and near to the cities of Derby and Nottingham. We are delighted to be part of the school rebuilding programme; we move into temporary accommodation on site in the Autumn Term and to the permanent new build in 2027 are looking forward to the opportunity that will offer to further improve our academy and the life chances we provide for our students.

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic MFL teacher to deliver our effective new curriculum for Spanish to pupils of all ages and abilities. We offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and are in the process of joining the Lionheart Trust giving wider opportunities for support and sharing good practice. We have a track record of recognising potential and developing leadership within school with internal promotion and other opportunities.

The school prides itself on the wide educational experience offered to students, including the exciting RISE programme in Year 7, varied enrichment opportunities through our PRIDE Award and a curriculum that supports success in academic and vocational qualifications. All students have personal laptops and staff maximise the opportunities offered through this technology, including Spanish specific programmes as part of the curriculum and for home learning.

We recognise that a journey to academic success requires a breadth of specialist support, and our school ethos and core values mean that students benefit from a team approach where quality teaching is supported by our clearly defined behaviour policy and enhanced by strong, intuitive pastoral support.

To be considered for the Teacher of Spanish (MFL) post, you must be a qualified MFL Teacher with QTS and have right to work in the UK.

Salary will depend on experience.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days.