Spanish Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.

The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England. The College is a diverse, multi-faith inclusive school which draws pupils and staff from every community in the Merseyside region and we are determined to become a beacon of excellence in educational practices of inclusion, anti-racism, and equity.

Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.

The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at . We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders’ intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.

Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.

At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a full-time, Maternity cover post

To work as part of the MFL team to deliver high quality teaching in order for students to make good progress in school.

Working under the direction of The Head of Faculty, the teacher has the following responsibilities:

- Provide effective teaching and learning strategies that allow all children to progress.

- To develop appropriate resources and teaching and learning strategies to make the curriculum accessible for all.

- To prepare assessments that will allow progress to be shown.

- To ensure short, medium and long-term planning is effectively carried out and students’ individual needs are met through appropriate differentiation in all classes taught.

- To ensure high standards of students’ attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching.

- Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.

- Ensure a duty of care at all times to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.

- To support school policy.

The successful candidate will make a full contribution to the pastoral and extra-curricular life of this busy and successful school. The College can offer strong support for ECTs, well-motivated and enthusiastic students, and excellent facilities.

A Job Description can be downloaded here.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

We require an enthusiastic and positive individual, committed to the well-being of children and young people, who has:

- Qualified Teacher Status

- Good honours degree in Spanish or relevant degree.

- A Levels in related subjects

- Successful experience working in a secondary environment teaching Spanish

- Be able to deploy a range of strategies to create a positive learning environment and manage behaviour.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A Person Specification can be downloaded here.

HOW TO APPLY:

An application form, equality monitoring form, job description and person specification can be downloaded here. Please email your completed application form to Stephany Francisca, at vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk . Alternatively, you can post completed applications to the address stated below.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th of April, 2025

Interviews will be held WC 29th of April 2024.

Our School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS certificate with a Child Barred List check.

Liverpool College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.