[ref. v31435617] Lead Practitioner of Spanish - Gloucester
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Lead Practitioner in Spanish role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team.
You will work with colleagues, Trustees, and parents/carers, in partnership, sustaining and improving the quality of education;- To enable all students to realise their individual talents to the full
- To prepare all students for the changing demands of future adult life
- To encourage a view of education as an enjoyable lifelong process
Creating an appropriate working environment which promotes students’ aspirations to climb the mountain to the very best universities or professions.
Gloucester Academy has an exceptional track record of improvement with results last year making us the 11th most improved school in the country. In our latest Ofsted inspection Gloucester Academy achieved Outstanding in Personal Development and Good in every other category putting it above the vast majority of schools in the area.Our Ofsted result is a testament to the dedication of all staff in the school, the students and the support of the community. Gloucester Academy is an exceptional and incredibly successful school and is looking for like minded individuals who are committed to making a difference.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth.We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.
We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
The Department:
Our MFL department nurtures a love for languages for our students by focussing on Hispanic culture and a Conti EPI instruction method that promotes use of target language and successful production through chunking. The team has a positive outreach with the community with weekly support from local native speakers delivering conversation sessions to KS4 as well as strong connections with other MFL teams to collaborate on visits and events.We focus on building confidence and are passionate about empowering our pupils to use their language to communicate and connect with the wider world. We enrich the lives of our pupils through challenge, extracurricular activities and a well-planned curriculum carefully interwoven to encourage retrieval, progress and success.
We teach Spanish to all year groups giving each Year group 5 hours per fortnight curriculum time with Year 11 receiving an extra hour a fortnight from 3.00 – 4.00pm on either a Monday or Friday. KS4 study Edexcel Spanish. We run community languages and currently have 12 different languages taking their GCSEs in Year 10 with the support of the local community and members of staff in the school.
As a school we are open to discussing introducing another language for our students.
Resources:
In each classroom there is a visualiser which the MFL team uses during the input part of every lesson. Each student has their own mini whiteboard enabling teachers to assess their class with ease.
We use Sparx with our Y7 through to Y11. Students have weekly homework tasks set on these platforms, the tasks are centred around retrieval practice.
The team works on and embed the latest mathematical pedagogy into our continually developing shared lesson bank. Each lesson has been designed with a retrieval segment to start the lesson, the main body of the lesson focuses on I Do, We Do, You Do, with students completing at least 20 minutes of silent independent work to master their learning.
Curriculum:
Students are examined through Edexcel, and our Schemes of Learning allow for a seamless transition between KS3 and KS4, with topics mapped out from one year to the next. Assessments are completed during the school assessment windows, with time built into the schemes of learning for students to work on their individual gaps of knowledge.All Year 11s attend a weekly period 6, this time is used for exam practice and to support students with essential exam topics.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
Job Purpose
Within the Department- Role model excellent Key Stage 4 teaching in Spanish
- Teaching excellent and rigorous lessons at all Key Stages.
- Leading on the planning, sequencing and assessment of the KS4 curriculum
- Being responsible for KS4 Maths outcomes
- Supporting the department by leading on pedagogy within the department, contributing to meetings, and helping to resource the curriculum
- Working collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the Academy and Greenshaw Learning Trust to plan lessons which ensure outstanding progress for all students
- Adhering to the school’s principles of a knowledge led curriculum
- Analyse progress and attainment data to make data-driven changes to curriculum design, and pupil interventions
- Meticulously plan and teach engaging and challenging lessons
- Work in close partnership with the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and other Lead Practitioners to develop and deliver the school’s Teaching and Learning strategy
- Fully engaging in the Developmental Drop In (DDI) process by both giving and receiving feedback
- Deliver whole staff training and evaluate the effectiveness of current training
- Setting the highest standards and behavioural expectations in lessons and around the school
- Committing to and supporting the school’s policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection
- Undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Maths or the Senior Leadership Team, in accordance with the relevant Pay and Conditions document
- Provide school improvement support to other schools within the Greenshaw Learning Trust as and when appropriate
- To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
- To teach consistently high-quality lessons
- To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3 and 4
- To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
- To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
- To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
- To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
- To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
- To follow the school policies and procedures
- To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
- To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
- To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
- Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
Further details about the role
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.