Head of Spanish Teacher - Permanent Position
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Start Date: January 2024
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of Spanish to join a well-established school in Tunbridge Wells on a permanent basis, starting in January 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a thriving Modern Foreign Languages department, fostering a love for Spanish among students and guiding them to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, and manage the Spanish department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
* Design and implement a curriculum that inspires and challenges students of all abilities.
* Support and mentor colleagues within the department, promoting a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.
* Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing effective strategies to enhance outcomes.
* Be an active member of the school's leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and development of the school.
The Ideal Candidate:
* A qualified teacher with QTS and a degree in Spanish or a related field.
* Proven experience teaching Spanish at both Key Stage 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is desirable).
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
* A passion for languages and a commitment to promoting cultural awareness.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
We Offer:
* A supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
* Excellent professional development opportunities.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* A vibrant school community with a strong ethos of inclusivity and excellence.
This is a wonderful opportunity to shape the future of language education in a well-respected school, in a picturesque part of the country. If you are an enthusiastic, committed educator ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you.