3 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 April 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Full time teacher or part-time would be considered.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Mainscale/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an inspirational teacher with high aspirations, enthusiasm and a high level of commitment to raising students’ achievements within our Modern Foreign Languages Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative teacher who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students through their passion of teaching Spanish.

Can you demonstrate:

  • energy, enthusiasm and vision;
  • a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
  • a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
  • innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
  • the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
  • a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?

What the school offers its staff

If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:

  • outstanding professional development;
  • a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
  • a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
  • a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
  • a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
  • a bespoke curriculum where students apply their learning of languages to real world situations, and further their knowledge of accompanying cultures.

  • a school that is rated “Good” by Ofsted - under the new framework - with many “Outstanding” features;

  • a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning;

Commitment to safeguarding

Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@mortimer.school

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About Mortimer Community College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1074 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01914566511

We can offer:

• Outstanding professional development
• A school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country
• A school that is rated “Good” by Ofsted under the new framework, with many “Outstanding” features
• A school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school
• A school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority
• A long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.

“Staff feel well supported. They are a highly motivated team who are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted 2019

Arranging a visit to Mortimer Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@mortimer.school.

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