Lead Practitioner in Spanish - Part Time in Manchester

Do you have a vision for educational excellence? At Co-op Academy Swinton, we invite you to apply for the position of Lead Practitioner of Spanish and any other language and contribute to our mission to drive innovation and improve student achievement in Spanish and any other language. We are offering this role on a part time basis, 3 days a week but would consider full time for the right candidate.

To support the continuous improvement of our languages department, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding practitioner to join us. We would be excited to hear from you if:

• you are an experienced middle leader with a proven track record of excellence in your Spanish and any other language specialism seeking a new challenge, e.g. to just focus on curriculum development and developing teaching;
• you are an exceptional practitioner with a proven track record and are seeking to have a wider influence on other teachers' practice.

Potential candidates will:

• have a demonstrable passion for the subject, with the ability to help children successfully master an ambitious Spanish and any other language curriculum;
• possess the qualities to grow into a highly effective leader, such as the ability to influence others, be highly reflective, possess an unwavering work ethic, have high levels of emotional intelligence and professional integrity;
• be a lifelong learner, always striving to be a better teacher, who is personally ambitious and able to pick things up quickly;
• want to work in a fully inclusive, diverse and ambitious school, providing a first-class education to our children, where you can really make a difference to young people.

Benefits

As a developing or experienced leader you will have access to excellent leadership opportunities and support within the Trust. You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) Season ticket and rental deposit loans. In addition, we provide an extensive employee benefits package.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.