Job Overview
The Pingle Academy, part of the Affinity Learning Partnership, is seeking a dynamic and motivated teacher of French and/or Spanish. The role supports KS3 and KS4 teaching and offers the possibility to contribute to Sixth Form provision.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lessons in French and/or Spanish for KS3 and KS4.
- Implement curriculum effectively in line with current best practice and research.
- Support the promotion of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through collaborative work.
- Inspire students to excel within languages.
- Contribute to the development of A/S language provision in the Sixth Form.
Qualifications and Experience
Dynamic and motivated teacher of French and/or Spanish with an infectious passion for the subject.
Confident in the delivery of KS3 and KS4 and ambitious to implement the curriculum effectively.
Experience working with small cohorts and beneficial experience in the Sixth Form are advantageous.
Evidence of effective teaching practice informed by contemporary research in pedagogy.
Benefits
- Investment in professional development and CPD through the Professional Growth Model.
- Removal of performance related pay.
- Commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace.
- Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks.
- Trust wide approach to reducing workload.
- Wellbeing initiatives supported by the Wellbeing Champion Network.
- One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year.
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services.
- Access to Benenden Health's self pay private healthcare service.
- Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- BHSF health cash plan.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Flu vaccination vouchers.
- Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome a broad range of perspectives and are committed to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture of belonging. Applications from under represented communities - irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status - are encouraged. Reasonable adjustments are provided where required.
Legal & Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work.
