We are looking for a passionate and committed teacher of Spanish (with French a preference, but not essential). The post will appeal to both recently qualified teachers or experienced teachers, with a strong track record. You will be joining a skilled and supportive team committed to excellence in the teaching of modern foreign languages. The provision for modern foreign languages is a significant growth area within the Academy. If you are a reflective practitioner, committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and are able to disseminate your passion and ideas to others, then this may be the role for you. The successful candidate will: Have a track record of excellent teaching and learning Have in depth subject knowledge Be inspiring, dynamic and passionate about teaching Identify and promote extracurricular opportunities for all students Promote the ethos and values of respect, kindness and purposefulness in the school Have the right to work in the UK. Drapers’ Academy has much to offer: Summer 2024: Best ever GCSE and A Level results March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London Fully subscribed through the school An environment that promotes innovation Class size averaging 25 Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5 Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice Centralised detention model Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development Staff access to our gym Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement. We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact sluceydrapersacacdemy.com Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at www.drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies Closing date: 9.00am on Friday, 25th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate. Drapers' Multi-Academy Equality Policy and Statement (including out Equality Objectives), can be found on our website: https://www.drapers-schools.com/27/policies Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.