Teacher of Spanish (Maternity Cover)

Springwell Alternative Academy; Northwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Northwood is seeking a part-time Teacher of Spanish to cover maternity leave. The role requires excellent classroom practice and the ability to teach Spanish across the Secondary age range, including KS5. Candidates should hold at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree and possess a teaching qualification such as PGCE with QTS. The position offers a supportive environment that encourages professional development. Interested applicants should submit applications before the closing date, midnight on January 25, 2025.

Benefits

50% fee remission for staff children

Strong culture of professional development

Access to the School’s swimming pool and fitness suite

Free on-site parking

Free lunch and refreshments during term-time

Generous occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2:1 qualification in a relevant degree subject.
• A teaching qualification such as PGCE (or equivalent) and QTS.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons.
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy.
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Spanish across the Secondary age range including KS5

Ability to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning

A love of teaching and learning and commitment to further professional development

Education

Minimum of 2:1 qualification in a relevant degree subject

A teaching qualification such as PGCE (or equivalent) and QTS

Job description

The Post - Teacher of Spanish (Maternity Cover)

Core Information

Contract Type

• This is a part-time fixed-term position to cover a period of maternity leave, running from April 2026 to April 2027, working 0.5 of a full-time teacher timetable.

Working Hours

• Core school hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday during St Helen’s School Term Time.

Salary

• Competitive, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 50% fee remission for staff children subject to spaces and entry examinations (pro rata for part time staff).
• A strong culture of professional development.
• Access to the School’s swimming pool and fitness suite.
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.
• Electrical Vehicle Charging Scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments (term-time).
• Generous occupational sick pay.
• High Street Discounts.
• EAP with 24/7 GP access.
• A beautiful working environment - the school is set in a conservation site in excess of 21 acres.

Key Responsibilities

Main Objectives

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons.
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy.
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy.
• Using all available data and information to ensure that each student is provided with an appropriate programme of study.
• Having a good understanding of the schemes of work they are following.
• and how these fit into the overall scheme of work for the subject they are teaching.
• Keeping up to date with developments in the teaching of their subject.
• Take a full and active role in the School’s Co-Curricular programme.

Other Responsibilities

• Carry out such duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Department.
• Support and promote the school’s ethos, aims and objectives.
• Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Strategic Plan.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
• Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• Help sustain a school culture and curriculum which promotes an ethical education for all including promoting positive strategies for challenging discrimination of any kind.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Engage actively in the performance review process.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

The Person

Essential

• Minimum of 2:1 qualification in a relevant degree subject.
• A teaching qualification such as PGCE (or equivalent) and QTS.
• A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional
• development.
• Be able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Spanish across the Secondary age range including KS5.
• Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment.
• Be able to lead learning in their classroom, develop each child and demonstrable passion for the subject.

Highly Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development.
• Knowledge and experience of how technology can be used to support learning.

Application Process

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25 January 2025.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

We look forward to receiving your application!