Teacher of MFL (French preferably with Spanish) in Manchester

Stretford Grammar School is an inspirational place to learn. Pupils flourish in this warm and welcoming environment (Ofsted 2024). Governors of this warm, welcoming and inclusive school wish to appoint a suitably qualified candidate to join the MFL Department. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure high quality outcomes for students and contribute to enrichment opportunities beyond the school day. Applicants must be ready for a full enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff: Stretford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

As a Teacher of MFL at Stretford Grammar School, you will:

• Possess a dedication to providing students with the best education possible and have the vision, passion and proven track record to support school improvement and performance.
• Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.
• Wish to play an important role in providing extensive after school enrichment.
• Be kind, considerate and have the students’ interests and wellbeing at the heart of what you do.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Professional expectations: Lead by example, model high standards, set high expectations for student behaviour, create a purposeful learning environment, and work collaboratively to raise standards.
• Teaching and Learning: Be accountable to the Curriculum Leader, plan work following the National Curriculum, employ appropriate lesson structures, support underperforming students, monitor attainment, provide timely feedback, adapt strategies, produce robust reports to parents, keep up to date with national developments, and contribute to CPD.
• The Curriculum Area: Contribute to curriculum and schemes of work, maintain vibrant classroom displays, care for resources, liaise with parents, organise visits and excursions, and support the Curriculum Leader as required.
• The School: Adhere to all school policies, treat community members with courtesy and respect, publicise student and staff achievements, and contribute to enrichment opportunities.
• Health and Safety: Register all classes and clubs, comply with safety rules, report breaches, and ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.
• Additional responsibilities: Act as a Tutor with your group, attend events as directed, and perform other duties reasonably required.
• Safeguarding: Be aware of safeguarding policies and play an active part in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
• Core Values: Display commitment to the school’s values of Aspiration, Respect and Endeavour, maintain high professionalism, take on additional roles, show empathy, kindness, humour, genuine passion for every student, and safeguard welfare.

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must comply with the keeping children safe in education guidance.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities associated with the post but is not exhaustive. Tasks are set out in the CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The description will be reviewed annually and may be modified in consultation with the post‑holder and Headteacher.