A fixed-term post in Modern Languages at Didcot Girls' School, running January to August 2027. The work centres on teaching Spanish to sixth form and French to Key Stage 3, with an emphasis on engaging pupils and evidence-based practice. The school belongs to Ridgeway Education Trust and shares a joint sixth form with St Birinus School, and the post suits newly qualified teachers as well as experienced ones. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must state which languages and levels they teach.
What the job involves
- Teach Spanish to KS5 and French to KS3, ideally
- Engage and enthuse students through teaching languages
- Hold high expectations for all students, whatever their prior attainment
- Apply evidence-based pedagogy to deliver high-quality Modern Languages teaching
- Contribute to the school's ethos and values, supporting limitless opportunities for young women
Qualifications
- Degree, with original certificate shown at interview
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to teach Spanish and/or French, stating languages and levels taught
- Ability to engage and enthuse students
- Use of evidence-based teaching practice
- High expectations for students of all prior attainment
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS
- Satisfactory references and pre-employment safeguarding checks
- Proof of residence and photographic ID at interview
- Online searches for shortlisted candidates
Other
- Genuine passion for teaching languages and for learning
- Resilience and a growth mindset
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality and the welfare of children
Nice to have
- Teaching Spanish at KS5 and French at KS3, the ideal allocation for the post
What’s offered
- Wide-ranging training and professional development
- Leadership opportunities across the school and Trust
- Research-based training in pedagogy and leadership through the Trust
- Dedicated collaborative planning time each week
- Dedicated subject-specific curriculum development time each week
- Flexible working accommodation
- Family Friendly School
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
