SPANISH TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION - Wimbledon High School
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JOB DESCRIPTION S PA N I S H T E AC H E R
WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
At Wimbledon High School we are proud to do and caring community, where students feel
things differently. We are a high-performing supported as they try something new, fail,
school for intellectually curious girls – girls try again and fail better. There is always lots of
who go on to achieve great things, yet who fun to be had along the way, but of course the
remain grounded and who are ready to throw end results speak for themselves: consistently
themselves into school life. excellent A Level and GCSE results taking girls
to a whole variety of university courses and
We have been offering an outstanding careers beyond.
education since 1880 on our central Wimbledon
site: inspiring lessons encourage edgy thinking Our co-curricular programme is extensive, so
and cross-curricular links foster truly inter- that imagination in and out of the classroom is
disciplinary learning that encourages problem fired. Our aim is to prepare confident, fearless
solving and puts creativity at its heart. young women, ready for a future where
intellectual agility and resilience will be key.
As the first school to hold a Failure Week, we We want our girls to stride out of Wimbledon
continue to champion judicious risk-taking. High School into the world and shake it up.
This can only be done, of course within a warm
T H E D E PA R T M E N T
The MFL Department is a very successful part KEY STAGE 3
of Wimbledon High’s Senior School, teaching
Students study two languages in Year 7 and
French, German, Spanish and Mandarin to
Year 8. Pre-arrival at WHS, they select a first and
A-Level. We are a vibrant and active community.
second choice language from French, German
It is our aim in the MFL Department to make
and Spanish. Students are guaranteed their first
learning languages an enjoyable and inspiring
choice language. Latin is also compulsory in Years
experience for the students. Enjoyment is
7 and 8. In Year 9, students choose to do two or
combined with hard work and encouragement,
three languages out of French, German, Spanish
which leads to high academic achievement.
and Latin. Mandarin is taught as a club outside of
We also strive to foster cultural awareness,
the curriculum in Years 7-9.
understanding, openness and tolerance of
other cultures.
KEY STAGE 4
As such, we offer our students the opportunity to All students choose at least one Modern
go on cultural trips abroad, take part in national Language to GCSE level (Edexcel), including
competitions as well as House competitions, Mandarin as an option. Across the Modern
and have pen friends. Our students contribute Languages, almost all students gain grades 9-7,
regularly to our new online MFL magazine, with just under half achieving a grade 9 in 2019.
Linguistica, and they have fun in French escape
rooms or in Spanish theatre workshops during our
KEY STAGE 5
yearly MFL day. In short, the excellent MFL exam
results really are a by-product of the rich and fun Languages are also popular A-Level (Edexcel)
offering inside and outside the classroom. choices. Academic success at this level is high,
with the vast majority of students gaining A* and
LANGUAGES IN THE A grades across the Modern Foreign Languages.
Each year, we have a number of students who
JUNIOR SCHOOL read Modern Languages at university, including
We support the Junior School with some Oxbridge.
language teaching. This is a great way for us
to start sharing our passion with the younger
students and to develop the attitudes and skills
needed to enjoy and thrive at languages.
JOB DESCRIPTION
S PA N I S H T E A C H E R
JOB PURPOSE • Building on the prior knowledge and attainment
of earlier learning in order that learners meet
To contribute to providing an excellent education their learning objectives and make sustained
for all the school’s pupils by teaching with progress.
expertise and enthusiasm, offering support to the • Developing ways to encourage, challenge
learning of individual students and contributing and inspire pupils to apply new knowledge,
to the school’s pastoral system. To support the understanding and skills and deepen them
Head and the SLT in the implementation of all further.
aspects of school and GDST policy in order to • Using language appropriate to learners,
maintain the aims and ethos of the school and introducing new ideas and concepts clearly, and
the GDST as a whole. using explanations, questions, discussions and
To embrace and demonstrate the characteristics plenaries effectively.
set out in the GDST Professional Teacher • Managing the learning of individuals, groups
Standards: to be Caring, Effective, Engaged, and whole classes effectively, using teaching
Confident, Creative and Reflective practitioners. techniques appropriate to suit the stage of the
lesson and the needs of learners.
To demonstrate GDST values and high standards
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge
of professional conduct at all times.
and understanding of a range of teaching,
learning and behaviour management strategies,
ACCOUNTABLE TO: including how to personalise learning to provide
opportunities for all learners to achieve their
The Head, through the Head of Department
potential, incorporating these in the planning and
delivery of lessons.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Assessing, recording and reporting on the
development, progress and attainment of pupils.
TEACHING AND LEARNING • Advising and co-operating with the Head and other
Having regard to the curriculum, plan and teachers on the preparation and development
teach challenging, well-organised lessons and of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching
sequences of lessons, informed by secure subject programmes, methods of teaching and assessment
knowledge, specifically by: and pastoral arrangements.
• Using an appropriate range of teaching strategies • With reference to learners’ individual learning
and resources, including e-learning, which objectives, planning, setting, supporting and
meet learners’ needs and expectations and are assessing classwork, homework and other
designed to raise levels of attainment. out-of-class assignments and coursework for
examinations, where appropriate and reasonable,
JOB DESCRIPTION
S PA N I S H T E A C H E R
to sustain learners’ progress and to extend and an active role in pastoral matters, by:
consolidate their learning.
• Supporting and contributing to the school’s
• Contributing as appropriate to the development of
responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the
schemes of work and adhering to schemes of work
welfare and well-being of pupils.
when planning and teaching.
• Being aware of school safeguarding procedures
• Knowing and implementing the assessment
and taking appropriate action within these
requirements and arrangements for the subjects/
procedures when necessary, working with
curriculum areas they teach, including those
colleagues and external agencies and services.
relating to public examinations and qualifications.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the
• Organising the classroom and learning resources
pupils and safeguarding their health and safety
and creating displays to encourage a positive
both when they are authorised to be on the
learning environment; m. Participating with the
school premises and when they are engaged in
line manager in using GDST and national statistics
authorised school activities elsewhere.
to monitor the progress of pupils and raise levels
• Acting as Form Teacher.
of attainment.
• Liaising with appropriate Head of Year, attending
• Providing pupils, colleagues, parents and carers
pastoral meetings when necessary.
with timely, accurate and constructive feedback
• Leading and participating in Assemblies.
on pupils’ progress, attainment and areas for
development.
MARKETING AND EXTERNAL LINKS,
• Working collaboratively across the department,
INCLUDING PUBLIC OCCASIONS
school and the GDST network.
Contribute to the positive promotion and
• Managing pupils’ behaviour constructively by
marketing of the school and the GDST in the
establishing and maintaining a clear and positive
local and wider community, where possible, by:
framework for discipline, in line with the school’s
behaviour policy. • Actively participating in educational outreach
• Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils and promoting the key stage, phase or
for public examinations and in assessing pupils department within the school community to
for the purposes of such examinations. encourage pupils’ interest in the subject area
• Engaging with our interdisciplinary STEAM or school.
philosophy, embracing ways to collaborate with • Promoting the whole school in a variety
other subjects and departments. of different contexts, including attending
marketing events where appropriate, and in
PASTORAL interactions with parents and prospective
Work with colleagues to create a positive culture parents and pupils.
of pupil welfare and behaviour, including taking
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S PA N I S H T E A C H E R
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION • Contribute towards organising, participating in
Undertake administrative and organisational tasks or delivering on the school’s programme of co-
related to the duties of teaching and to ensure the curricular activities.
smooth running of classes and the department by: • In accordance with GDST policy, provide cover for
absent colleagues by supervising and so far as is
• Taking part as required in the review, development
practicable, teaching pupils.
and management of activities relating to the
• Participate in meetings at the school which
curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of
relate to the curriculum or the administration
the school.
or organisation of the school, including pastoral
arrangements, or for any purpose as reasonably
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF SELF
decided by the Head.
AND OTHERS
• Carry out lunchtime duties – supervising pupils at
• Reviewing own methods of teaching and
lunch, as reasonable.
programmes of work.
• Attend all relevant parents’ meetings, which may
• Evaluating own performance and being committed
take place in the evening.
to improving own practice through appropriate
• Support pupils and colleagues by attending some
training and professional development.
school productions, functions, trips and events as
• With the line manager, engage actively in any
appropriate, and contributing, where possible, to
process of appraisal or performance review for self
the wider life of the school.
and for those supervised.
• Carry out such other associated duties as are
• Engaging with WHS twilight training on offer
reasonably assigned by the Head.
actively to continue own professional development.
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
ALL TEACHING STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO:
This job description should be seen as enabling
• Work towards and support the school vision and
rather than restrictive and will be subject to
the current school objectives outlined in the School
regular review, in consultation with the recognised
Development Plan.
trade union.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance,
punctuality, appearance, and conduct. Demonstrate
positive and courteous relations with students,
colleagues, parents and any external personnel.
• Adhere to school and GDST policies, as amended
from time to time, and as set out in GDST Council
Regulations, Hub and GDST circulars.JOB DESCRIPTION
S PA N I S H T E A C H E R
SKILLS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ATTAINMENT
ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL
• Ability to teach Spanish to A level • Well qualified graduate in Spanish or a related
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies in discipline
order to meet the needs of all students • Qualified Teacher Status, or willingness to
• Ability to teach literature or film at A level gain qualification within a reasonable period
• Sound behaviour management skills and • Proven track record of academic success
discipline, both inside and outside the within the subject area
classroom
• Dedication to promoting Spanish within EXPERIENCE
the school and marketing within and
ESSENTIAL
outside school
• Experience of teaching Spanish at KS3, 4 and 5
• Ability to communicate effectively, both
verbally and in writing, with colleagues, DESIRABLE
school-based staff, governors, GDST and • Experience of preparing students for
external bodies university applications, including to
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work Oxbridge level
effectively and harmoniously with others • Proven experience of successfully
(including pupils, colleagues and parents) contributing to or running co-curricular clubs
• Excellent organisational and time and activities
management skills with the ability to prioritise
and work to deadlines PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Teamwork: the ability to work collaboratively ESSENTIAL
with others and support the development of • Enthusiastic, positive and hard working
materials for the department • A passion for education and the subject
• Ability to work on own initiative and react to of Spanish
competing demands • Commitment to the safeguarding of children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and young people
DESIRABLE • Willingness to participate in exchanges and
• Confident user of ICT and internet-based study visits
technology to aid administration and learning • Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils
• Flexible and approachable attitude
KNOWLEDGE BASE • Ability to solve problems, make sound
judgements and take decisions
ESSENTIAL
• Ability to work under pressure, on own
• Excellent subject knowledge and fluent use
initiative, accurately and with attention
of Spanish
to detail
• Excellent pedagogical knowledge and a
• Commitment to the improvement and
willingness to share and learn best practice
development of own teaching and
DESIRABLE
performance
• Knowledge of latest developments within
• The drive and stamina to provide excellent
teaching, including the new GCSE and
opportunities for all girls in the school
A Level qualifications • Willingness to play a part in the overall
developments of the schoolL OC AT I O N
Wimbledon High School is conveniently situated parks marked on the map and allow plenty of
in the heart of Wimbledon. time. Parking in Mansel Road and surrounding
The station is a few minutes’ walk away, serving roads is limited to a few metered bays.
National Rail, London Underground and Tramlink. We regret that there is no visitor parking
Buses 93, 493, 200, 57 and 131 stop nearby. available on the school site.
If you are driving to Wimbledon to visit the Our playing fields are at Nursery Road, a ten
school, please use one of the two public car minute walk down Worple Road.
Wimbledon High School Head Contact
Mansel Road, London, SW19 4AB Ms Fionnuala T 020 8971 0900
wimbledonhigh.gdst.net Kennedy E info.@wim.gdst.net
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