Teacher of MFL (Spanish)

Ref: SCH- NALP-0008
Establishment: Longfield Academy Location: Longfield Salary: £7,790.77 - £10,734.03 Department: MFL Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 14/04/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TB Start Date: 1st September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 8.00 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Main Pay Range | M1 - M6

The Role

Are you a passionate Teacher of Spanish looking to inspire the next generation of linguists? 

 

We are a good school and continually improving. 

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Modern Foreign Languages Department. You will be a creative, adaptable and dedicated specialist with high aspirations and a love Spanish will enable you deliver creative lessons to inspire pupils.  In addition, you will have a demonstrable track record as an excellent classroom practitioner to ensure pupils meet or exceed expected progress.   

 

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Jayne Leverton (Assistant Head Teacher) on 01325 380815 or by e-mail to jleverton@longfield.nalp.org.uk


If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk 

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Graduate in relevant subject with Qualified Teacher Status to teach Spanish at KS3 and KS4
Essential
Well structured supporting letter indicating beliefs and understanding of important educational issues
Essential
Commitment to and track record of continuing professional development relevant to subject area
Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Good classroom practitioner at KS3 & KS4
Essential
Up to date, excellent knowledge in subject, national and local policy, pedagogy, and classroom practice
Essential
Track record of embracing innovation
Essential
Understanding of competency-based curriculums in-line with assessment techniques and the ability to develop them
Essential
Experience in planning assessment strategies in line with desired outcomes 
Essential
A knowledge of current health and safety issues  
Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences including providing sensitive feedback to parents/carers and other professionals regarding pupil development
Essential
Ability to work effectively in a wide range of partnerships to achieve school improvement  
Essential
Ability or commitment to develop the use of new technology to a high level   
Essential
Ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom and to support learning
Essential
Understanding and commitment to raising standards, target setting and reviewing performance
Essential

Related Documents

Longfield - Teacher of MFL (Spanish), March 25 Teacher of Spanish - JOPS, March 25.docx Download

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Longfield Academy

Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT

Jayne Leverton

https://longfield.nalp.org.uk/
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