Teacher of MFL (Spanish)
Leigh Stationers' Academy, London, SE9 2PT18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
28 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance + 2k R&R
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance + 2k R&R
What skills and experience we're looking for
We know that exceptional MFL practitionersare in high demand which is why we are offering arecruitment and retention bonusof£2,000for the right candidate(The first instalmentpayable upon joining, and the second payable after 1 year's service).
At Leigh Stationers' Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education. As a forward-thinking and dynamic academy, we are dedicated to providing our students with a world-class learning experience. We are now seeking a passionate and innovativeTeacher of MFL (Spanish)to join our team and inspire the next generation of linguists!
As a Teacher of MFL, you will be a key player in shaping our language curriculum, engaging students, and promoting excellence in teaching and learning. You will have the opportunity to:
- Deliver a vibrant and engaging Spanish curriculum.
- Foster a creative and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and achieve their potential.
- Inspire students to develop a love for languages and achieve academic success.
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the MFL department.
What We're Looking For:
- A passionate and dedicated teacher with expertise in Spanish and a commitment to delivering high-quality lessons.
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage students of all abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on MFL education at our academy.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Fantastic opportunities for professional development and career progression.
This is a permanent opportunity offering a rewarding role in a vibrant academy.
About us:Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy (SCWA) is an academy which possesses all the essential ingredients to become a truly exceptional school.
In line with the ethos of all Leigh Academies Trust schools, our commitment to 'human-scale' education through a schools-within-schools model ensures every student is recognised and valued. At the heart of SCWA is robust pastoral care, which prioritises strong partnerships with parents and carers.
‘Pupils appreciate the close working relationships that they build with staff through belonging to one of the four small schools’ - OFSTED January 2023
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the IB philosophy is at the heart of our curriculum. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7-9, a programme designed to nurture happy, curious, well-rounded, independent, globally aware, and resilient students. Moreover, our students enjoy an extensive range of clubs and activities. We are one of the largest Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award providers in the South, with hundreds of students achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels every year. Additionally, as one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF), we offer a unique experience to every pupil.
‘A rich range of visits and activities are made available to pupils’. - OFSTED January 2023
Our dedicated and skilled team of professionals is key to transforming lives and securing the best outcomes for every student. We provide a wealth of professional development opportunities demonstrating our investment in our staff's professional growth.
Click here to find out more about the academy.
What the school offers its staff
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.
Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Leigh Stationers' Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1643 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Leigh Stationers' Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- grace.upton@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 412 258
Arranging a visit to Leigh Stationers' Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email grace.upton@latrust.org.uk.
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