Head of Spanish
St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AZThis job expired on 10 October 2022
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
10 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Spanishjobs
Working pattern
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- Full Time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year fixed term / permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2 £2,500
Head of Spanish job summary
Post: Head of Spanish
Required: January 2023
Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR2 £2500 (One year fixed term / permanent)
Responsible to: Faculty Leader MFL
Responsible for: The provision of a full and rich learning experience and support for students in Spanish
We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Spanish to join our dynamic team.
We wish to appoint an emerging leader who:
- will quickly become influential in raising achievement in Spanish
- believes that all students can fulfil their potential regardless of ability or background
- has the personal qualities to inspire, motivate, support and challenge others
- will support the Head of MFL to ensure development and smooth running of the Faculty.
Your vision
You will have a relentless focus on standards and a deeply held belief that all students can succeed, given the right opportunity and support. You will operate with a positive mindset and be committed to your professional development.
You will
- be a strong classroom teacher, who is energetic, determined and enthusiastic
- see the magic of Teaching and Learning as the key to engaging and inspiring learners
- be a creative and strategic thinker, who is able to oversee transformational change
- be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in its schools to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles require a Section 128 check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially according to the nature of role and information disclosed.
Our Safeguarding policy: http://www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/1852/sbs-policies. You will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, to interview.
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About St Birinus School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1040 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Birinus School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancy@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01235 814444
St Birinus School is judged to be a securely Good school with students meeting the school’s high expectations (OFSTED Report February 2020). The OFSTED reports states “St Birinus School is a vibrant and inspiring place for pupils to learn. Pupils are very proud of their school. They feel it is a friendly and welcoming place where they really feel valued.” St Birinus is in the top 5% of all schools nationally for boys’ progress which accurately reflects our aspirational expectations and ethos.
Arranging a visit to St Birinus School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancy@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk.
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