Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages in Maybole

We are looking to appoint a teacher of MFL for September 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach Spanish up to Higher and A Level, and be registered, or eligible to be registered, with GTC Scotland. The ability to teach French will be very desirable. The MFL department has an enviable track record at Glenalmond, where a passionate team of teaching staff come together to encourage pupils to reach their full potential. IGCSE, Higher and Level results are consistently excellent, and the number of pupils studying a language beyond IGCSE is very high.

Main Responsibilities:

• Possess the necessary in-depth subject knowledge required to deliver the Higher Spanish, A-Level Spanish and GCSE languages curricula (GTCS Registration required).
• Organise and use subject knowledge to develop and review schemes of work, lesson plans and other material, collaborating with others where necessary.
• Motivate pupils through the ability and passion to teach with drive and ambition.
• Set clear and challenging expectations for pupil attainment, believing that all pupils can do well.
• Set and maintain the highest behavioural expectations.
• Make adept use of strategies such as effective questioning, formative and summative assessment, reviewing prior learning, model answers and efficient time management to ensure that all pupils firmly grasp the concepts being taught.
• Create a lively and stimulating classroom environment where pupils want to learn, are happy to take risks and know that it is acceptable to make mistakes and then learn from these.
• Develop trusting and compassionate relationships with pupils based on mutual respect.
• Be fully committed to developing pedagogical skills through continuing professional development.
• Make sound use of technology to enhance and supplement excellent teaching.
• Be highly organised, setting, marking and returning work promptly with clear, constructive feedback on what the pupil needs to change in order to improve.
• Use clear strategies in planning and delivering lessons to take account of the differing needs of learners, e.g. pupils with English as an additional language or those with additional learning needs.
• Take part in regular lesson observations both within and outwith the department.
• Undertake other duties, i.e. supervised study and cover, take a tutor group, carry out boarding duties and on occasion take a weekend duty to cover an activity.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong academic background
• Degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject
• Relevant teaching qualification and eligible for GTCS registration
• Experience of working in a secondary school, ideally a boarding school
• Ability to teach a subject to A-level

Package Description:

• This is a permanent 0.8 FTE post
• There is also a requirement to attend all-school events (such as Open Days and Inset Days), some of which take place outwith the usual working pattern.
• The College has its own pay scale and accommodation as part of the role. We can offer you a competitive salary, complimentary refreshments during working hours of work, a good working environment as part of a close-knit team, and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow and develop.
• The College provides a defined contribution pension.
• Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond, and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools.