Teacher of Modern Languages (Spanish)

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy.

The core purpose of the role will be expected to teach Spanish at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 The post holder is expected to deliver the Personal Development Curriculum and Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE)

Key responsibilities:

• To plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons at both Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring that the learning experience for all pupils is well matched to their educational needs.
• To set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining an excellent standard of discipline through focused teaching and through positive and inclusive relationships.
• To create a stimulating learning environment for teaching and learning, using a variety of teaching methods appropriate to pupils' learning styles and the requirements of the curriculum.
• To make effective use of assessment information and analysis to inform planning and maximise pupils' progress.

For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 973 1179 Ext. *4726 or email Lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.

Cycle to Work Scheme

This scheme allows Dean Trust Employees to purchase a bike and/or accessories through a salary deduction scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme

Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.

Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence

Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs

Health Care Cash Plan

We are excited to be part of the Simply Health Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.

Preferential Admission

Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.

Recognition Awards

Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.

The Believe Learning Institute

Access to high-quality professional learning and development

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
essential

Qualified Teacher Status
essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject
essential

Experience

Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard
essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
essential

Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people
essential

Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently
essential

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.