Teacher of Spanish

Aldercar High School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Spanish
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hrs
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

EXPERIENCE  Evidence of excellent classroom practice.  Understanding of examination concessions and assessment processes  Teaching at KS3 and KS4 in relevant subject.  Strong professional development record  An outstanding classroom practitioner across the age and ability range  Experience in more than one school welcomed  Evidence of experience in safeguarding and inclusion provision  Proven excellence in managing student conduct QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING  Professional teaching qualification  Degree in relevant subject. SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE  Ability to work effectively as a tutor and involvement in the delivery of PSHE.  A proven ability to use data on a whole school level to raise performance  Excellent written and oral communication  Ability to prioritise, plan, organise, work under pressure and meet deadlines  Empathy with young people of all levels and backgrounds  Capacity for, and interest in, further promotion  Ability to organise and manage time  Analytical skills, able to resolve complex issues effectively  Ability to inspire confidence in others  Commitment to valuing and respecting all members of the school community and  Able to convey information clearly, accurately, succinctly both verbally and in writing PERSONAL QUALITIES  Sensitivity to and empathy with the needs of others  Reliability, integrity and the ability to foster an efficient, positive, happy school atmosphere  A commitment to aspire to excellence both personally and as a member of a team  Enthusiasm  Commitment to equal opportunities  Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas  Ability to empower others to take ideas forward

What the school offers its staff

Aldercar High School offers brand new facilities in which students flourish and staff develop, all within a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.

We are a caring employer which prioritises the welfare and work/life balance of our staff presenting many additional benefits including:

• free use of our multi-gym;
• free on-site parking;
• staff-led clubs and welfare groups;
• a comprehensive CPD package;
• our ‘Me Day’ initiative which gives every member of staff two full days off each academic year, …and yes, it is paid!

These, along with many other benefits, make Aldercar High School a great place to work, develop and progress your career.

What you offer:

With a diverse student base and range of abilities, we are looking for someone who can motivate and inspire students to reach their best.

We are looking for a candidate to join our team in the New Year who has:

Energy, enthusiasm and vision, A commitment to raising attainment and achievement.

A willingness to take risks, support innovation and a commitment to sharing good practice

The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 475 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 507 KB (opens in new tab)

About Aldercar High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 696 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Aldercar High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: cprescott@aldercarhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldercar-high-school-nottingham (opens in new tab)

About Aldercar High School
Welcome to Aldercar High School & Sixth Form Centre

The staff, governors and students of Aldercar High School and Sixth Form Centre extend a warm welcome to you. We are a rapidly improving school which has seen recent improvements in the academic achievements of our pupils.

We challenge our students to have high expectations of themselves throughout their school life. Good attendance and punctuality, as well as working hard and to the best of their ability, are key to their academic success. Being respectful, courteous and disciplined allows our students to develop into responsible members of both our school and their local community.

Aldercar High School is a happy and harmonious school where students are cared for well. They feel safe and their talents are nurtured by their teachers. Staff have strong relationships with parents so that students can be best supported to achieve their very best.

We aim for all of our students to leave Aldercar High School with the qualifications that reflect their very best ability as well as have the social confidence to make a real impact on their world whatever their talents.

I hope that our prospectus and website provides you with an insight into the life of students at Aldercar High School and that you have all the information that you need to make the right choice of school.

Clare Hatto

Head Teacher

Arranging a visit to Aldercar High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cprescott@aldercarhigh.co.uk.

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