Teacher of Languages - Spanish & French (Maternity Cover)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to offer an opportunity to work in the Languages department of Altrincham College to cover the maternity leave for one of the Languages teachers. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as ECTs.
We seek to appoint a candidate with experience of teaching Spanish and French at Key Stages 3 and 4 and with a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. The Languages Team consists of highly knowledgeable staff who give their best for our students every day – you would be joining a dynamic and future-focused department.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley, on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Our vision is to nurture well-rounded citizens of the future who are knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable contribution to the world in which they live, and are empowered to make informed and positive life choices.
Altrincham College places a high value on professional development; CPD opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
This post also offers the opportunity to join a great place to work where you will be supported by a hugely talented staff team across the South Manchester Learning Trust, soon to be Achieve and Learn Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.