Spanish, with the ability to also teach some French is desirable
Due to the continued popularity and growth in modern foreign languages at GCSE and A Level, Wycombe High School is seeking a Teacher of Spanish to KS3, 4 and 5 for September 2025. (The ability to also teach French would be desirable, but is not essential). We are looking for a passionate linguist to join our vibrant and highly successful languages team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, vibrant, forward-thinking school. We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our excellent staff. Staff are proud to work at Wycombe High School. We offer a culture which supports and energises people to be the best teachers they can be, where staff nurture one another and share ideas, where work life balance and wellbeing are encouraged and supported. This is matched by an excellent remuneration package and first-class teaching and leadership development.
We are looking for the right person to fill this vacancy; you are looking for the right school to work in.
The characteristics we are looking for include:
* Good honours degree in a relevant subject area.
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* Confident user of IT to enhance teaching and learning.
* The ability to also teach some French is desirable, but not essential.
* Very good practitioner, who is consistently rated as good, often outstanding in the classroom.
* Keen to be involved in curriculum development.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* A shared approach to problem solving and achieving goals.
* Ambitious for self, department and students.
* Innovative, identifying alternative ways to resolve issues, improve standards and procedures.
* Able to prioritise workload and work quickly and accurately under pressure.
* Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
* Positive, 'can do' attitude to work.
* Adaptable and flexible; able to embrace and manage change.
* Committed to the ethos, vision and values of Wycombe High School .
Deadline for applications: 9am, Thursday 24 April 2025.
Interviews will take place: during the week commencing 28 April 2025.
Wycombe High School and WHSAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to safeguarding checks, an online check, and must provide proof of the right to work in the UK.