Head of Spanish
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, Isleworth, TW7 6XFThis job expired on 26 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
26 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS +OLA + TLR 2A
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Good honours degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post graduate qualification.
- Relevant higher degree or professional qualification.
- Experience of being a form teacher
- ICT Proficiency.
- Evidence of commitment to extended learning for students beyond the classroom.
- Active involvement in the promotion of equal opportunities.
- Experience of working with parents and external agencies.
- A passion for the subject and knowledge and skills to inspire students.
- Ability to teach your subject across all key stages
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Excellent communicator – sensitive and effective
- An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, Governors and colleagues.
- Knowledge, skill and intelligent use of data to inform intervention strategies to improve outcomes for students.
- A keen interest in how students learn and experience of putting this knowledge into practice.
- To support the school’s programme for care, welfare and guidance
- Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Ambition and vision
- A commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students.
- A sense of humour and perspective.
- To have the ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure and remain positive, enthusiastic and resilient.
- Reflective and analytical.
- Energy, imagination and personal commitment.
- Personal and professional commitment to the philosophies of school improvement and effectiveness.
- Supportive of the school’s catholic ethos.
- Potential and capacity to grow professionally and aspire further to take responsibility and lead.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
What the school offers its staff
- A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas Enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
- Close links and group support from other schools within the FCJ network and and Gaudete Trust in this exciting time in our development
- An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Commitment to safeguarding
Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.
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About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com
- Phone number
- 0208 568 8692
With over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Gumley is a designated ‘World Class’ school with a long tradition of educating girls (and boys in the Sixth form) to make a difference to our world. The school was established in 1841 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) an international society of Catholic sisters working in many parts of the world. In the UK, there are five FCJ schools; each with its own identity but bound together by the tenets of the FCJ Philosophy of Education based on Ignatian principles.
Six core FCJ values of companionship, dignity, justice, hope, excellence and gentleness are at the heart of our work with young people and with each other.
Gumley is a vibrant learning community where students and staff learn and thrive together. The ethos of personal and academic excellence prepares our students to confidently achieve their education and career aspirations in the global world. Vision and innovation form our central pillar of learning.
Our Sixth Form is thriving with significant investment planned for the next two years ahead. Our students are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, which recognises the importance of creativity and the arts as well as making sure that well-qualified specialist teachers teach maths and Science.
Gumley’s academic results reflect our tradition of achievement, the students’ high levels of ambition, parental support, as well as the challenging teaching and dedication of the staff. The vast majority of our students are accepted at their first choice university including Oxbridge, reading a wide variety of subjects. Many of our Sixth Form students attend Eton summer school each year and some also attain scholarships or high-level apprenticeships.
Our Chaplaincy seeks to inspire young people to become women and men who live in ways that will benefit others as well as themselves. To grow to be young people who will use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. We want our Chaplain to instil in our young people and staff a love of God – through dynamic and reflective experiences which energise and communicate God’s companionship.
Our Chaplaincy will facilitate spiritual reflection, promote and encourage spiritual awareness and accompany our students as they seek to deepen their spiritual lives and grow to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our education is the belief that whole person development is paramount. Thus, we strive to provide our students with inspiring opportunities and a wide experience through extra-curricular activities.
Gumley is situated on a beautiful site with excellent facilities. This creates a peaceful uncrowded environment in which our students are encouraged to live by our motto: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ - ‘Live that you may have Life’ and grow into their best self.
Arranging a visit to Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com.
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