What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Teaching Spanish or French to at least GCSE Level.
• A proven track record as a good/outstanding classroom teacher.
• A proven track record of high standards of achievement.
• The ability to use data effectively to track progress, set targets and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Experience as a Form Tutor.
Desirable
• Experience of teaching both Spanish and French to KS3.
• Experience of teaching within an 11-18 school.
• Experience of teaching Spanish or French at Post 16 level.
Essential
• Sound knowledge of the MFL curriculum, including curriculum changes implemented in September 2024.
• Excellent knowledge of a wide range of pedagogic approaches.
• Good understanding of the assessment processes for MFL and how to use these to support planning and raise student achievement.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategies for promoting good relationships with students and effective behaviour management techniques.
• Confident use of ICT.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
This post would be ideal for a suitably qualified and ambitious Early Career Teacher, who will benefit from a full induction programme.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2021, we maintained our status as a ‘good’ school. We offer a friendly, supportive working environment, which values talented, committed staff and offers excellent professional development opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding requirements: Hilbre High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure with a child barred list check, receipt of references and successful completion of vetting procedures. It is an offence to apply for this role if candidates are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.