Teacher of Spanish in Stockport

Hulme Hall Grammar School

Teacher of Spanish Job Description

Introduction

Hulme Hall Grammar School is a small, independent school, noted for its caring and nurturing ethos and focus on the individual child. Hulme Hall Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake all appropriate safeguarding and employment checks and the appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Hulme Hall Grammar School is an independent school for boys and girls, based in Stockport. It was established in 1928 and has approximately 200 pupils on roll, from Pre-School to aged 16. The school combines small class sizes with excellent teaching, to achieve consistently good examination results.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish. The ability to also teach French would be an advantage.

The position is a part-time (0.6 FTE), maternity cover post, working Monday – Wednesday, initially until July 2027.

The successful candidate will:

• be QTS qualified by the start date
• be able to teach Spanish (and possibly French) at Key Stage 3
• be able to teach GCSE Spanish (and possibly French) at Key Stage 4
• create and develop schemes of work for all pupils within the department
• take an active role in the development of the curriculum and resources
• be able to plan and prepare lessons according to departmental and whole school policies
• be able to motivate and inspire students
• be able to promote and ensure high standards of discipline among pupils, both inside and outside of the classroom
• share and support the school’s ethos, vision and nurture and commit to the highest standards of achievement and personal growth and development for students
• have a belief in the ability of all students to achieve and succeed
• contribute actively to the co-curricular life of the school
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Line of Responsibility:

The Teacher is responsible to the Assistant Head (Curriculum) and, ultimately, the Headmaster.

Operational Responsibilities:

1. Provide pupils with a role model for standards of interpersonal and professional conduct.

2. Ensure that the quality of teaching, learning and behaviour in lessons and tutor time is of the highest possible standard.

3. Assess and report on pupil progress and give clear, constructive feedback which will assist each pupil to raise their achievement and reach their goals.

4. Contribute to the raising of achievement in the subject and year teams. This will also include responsibility for the Department Development Plan and creating or adapting schemes of work.

5. Implement all aspects of the school’s policies and procedures, including relating to safeguarding.

6. Contribute to the school’s process of self-evaluation.

7. Promote the activities of the department both internally and externally.

8. Take responsibility for her/his own professional development, using the outcomes to improve teaching and learning.

9. Contribute to pupils’ wider development in the school.

10. Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Senior Leadership Team.

In return, we can offer:

• A school committed to safeguarding
• A welcoming, friendly and inclusive school
• A committed staff team
• Well-motivated pupils who have a positive attitude to learning
• Opportunities for personal career development

Conditions of Service:

A competitive salary and benefits package will be discussed at interview. Hulme Hall operates its own pay scale.