MFL Spanish Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate secure knowledge and understanding of specialist subject concepts and skills.
• Plan for pupil progression aligning with learning targets.
• Set, mark, and assess homework according to school policy and engage in wider school learning initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning in all allocated classes.
• Accurately record, assess, and report on pupil achievement, maintaining records and using assessment data for progress monitoring and targeted interventions (e.g., SEN, gifted students).
• Contribute to schemes of learning and school/team policies as needed.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment fostering learning.
• Monitor student targets and engage in behaviour management.
• Undertake specific team duties as agreed with line manager.
• Actively participate in meetings and professional development activities.
• Promote school extracurricular activities.
• Meet deadlines for reports, marking, and assessment grades.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and participate in standardisation/moderating exercises.
• Contribute to Citizenship education, special events, and school ethos.
• Provide a welcoming environment for visitors and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Adhere to school policies and support the leadership team.
• Undertake form tutor duties as required.
• Potentially deliver lessons in subjects outside of specialism as needed.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish
• Classroom management skills
• Assessment and reporting expertise
• Planning and preparation skills
• Knowledge of school policies
• Proven ability to engage pupils and promote learning
• Effective communication skills

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Newly built sports hall with gym
• Swimming pool access
• Banked cover scheme for term time days off
• Headteacher commitment to staff wellbeing and workload
• Minimal marking expectations
• Additional CPD day for mock examination marking
• Laptops provided
• Flexible working arrangements
• Development opportunities within and across departments