What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate educator ready to make a lasting impact on the future of language learning? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experiencedCurriculum Lead Teacher for Spanishto join our dynamic team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping the Spanish language curriculum, fostering a love for the language, and guiding both students and teachers to success. With a focus on innovation, cultural enrichments, and academic excellence, you will ensure high standards of teaching while creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
If you are a leader with a deep commitment to education, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help inspire the next generation of global citizens.
At The Skinners’ Kent Academy, every student has the opportunity from Year 7 to develop their ability to understand and communicate in Spanish and French. We want our students to believe in themselves and strive to be the best they can in order to succeed in further language study.
The Languages curriculum aims to give our students the opportunity to acquire new knowledge, skills and ways of thinking through the ability to understand and respond to a rich range of authentic spoken and written material including literary texts. We encourage our students to be enthusiastic, engaged and challenged by embracing the richness and the diversity of different cultures through research, conceptual understanding tasks, and trips abroad.
The Languages team promote a love of language learning and striveto create an environment where students are encouraged to be confident and independent learners who are not afraid to communicate in a different language for education, employment and leisure in this country or throughout the world.In September 2023, The Skinners' Kent Academy was selected by the Department for Education to oversee one of its Language Hubs. Working in partnership withDartford Grammar School, the Academy is one of only 19 schools in England to have been chosen.
Under the Language Hub initiative, the Academy will take the lead in promoting language studies amongst students, spanning from Primary school to GCSEs. It will also be aiming to enhance language offerings within schools and ensure that all students aged 14-18 have the opportunity to pursue language studies through to Key Stage 5.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
Valuable Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work; Kent Rewards; Referral Bonus; Free onsite Gym; Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.