Teacher of Spanish
Sandwell Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LGThis job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 8am
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
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, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The MFL department at Sandwell Academy are an enthusiastic, passionate team of linguists who are committed to continually developing and improving the language curriculum in Spanish. Comprising six members of staff currently, the Academy prioritises the subject, with 60% of our cohort taking GCSE in the subject, and the option being popular at A level. Teaching methods are research-based and the department maintains a high profile by delivering a wide range of trips, visits and cultural opportunities to enrich students’ experiences. The department is well resourced with centralised planning and the ambitious curriculum is designed to enable students to use complex language from an early stage. Curriculum allocation consists of two hours and forty minutes a week from year 7 as well as enrichment opportunities.
We are looking for an ambitious teacher of Spanish who fervently believes in the value of modern foreign languages for young people. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, and in working in a highly motivated team.
What the school offers its staff
Salary & Benefits
- Salaries are competitive
- Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
- Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
- Staff are given an 80% teaching commitment, allowing them time to develop excellent lessons.
- Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
- A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.
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.
About Sandwell Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandwell Academy website
- Email address
- mbrookes@sandwellacademy.com
Sandwell Academy opened in 2006 and now educates over 1,200 students, recruiting 200 students each year into Year 7 and a Sixth Form of 350 students. Sandwell Academy is part of the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust (TTMAT), established in September 2017. The MAT currently consists of three secondary schools; Madeley Academy, Sandwell Academy and Walsall Academy. Sandwell Academy works closely with the schools within the MAT and Thomas Telford School.
Sandwell Academy is proud of its achievements, and is a school where students receive praise, support and challenge. We are relentless in our pursuit of high standards and excellent teaching. Students benefit from state of the art facilities and modern equipment in all areas, especially in Sport, Business and ICT.
In November 2011, January 2014 and again in May 2017 Ofsted graded the Academy as Outstanding. Students benefit from a broad curriculum, a flourishing extra-curricular programme, a safe and caring environment with high levels of pastoral support and an emphasis on traditional values of good behaviour, mutual respect and excellent attendance.
We expect great things from our students and a strong work ethic and motivation to succeed are vital. Teachers and parents are required to work together in partnership to ensure children make excellent progress.
Arranging a visit to Sandwell Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbrookes@sandwellacademy.com.
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