About this role
The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish (FTC) to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan.
The core purpose of the role will be to teach Spanish across the full age and ability range.
Key responsibilities:
To plan their teaching to achieve progression in pupils’ learningTo set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationshipsTo use a variety of teaching methods, including ICT, which sustain the momentum of pupils’ work and keep all pupils engagedDeliver engaging Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4To make effective use of assessment information to inform planning and maximise learner progressTo mark and monitor pupils’ classwork and homework (keeping accurate records), providing constructive oral and written feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise pupils’ progressTo develop, evaluate and update schemes of work across all Key StagesTo be familiar with the statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present information reports to parentsTo be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and as part of their responsibilities implement and keep records of Individual Education Plans for pupils when requiredTo evaluate their own teaching critically and to use this to improve their effectivenessTo attend and contribute fully to meetings and progress evenings as requiredTo contribute to activities identified in the Faculty Improvement PlanTo carry out the role and responsibilities of a form tutorTo contribute to the planning and delivery of wider curricular activities
As a Teacher of Spanish, you will be part of a friendly and dedicated department. Staff hold high expectations for all pupils and work tirelessly to raise attainment and achievement. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to help pupils develop into confident, successful and responsible adults who play an active part in society, regardless of their background or prior achievements.
Dean Trust Wigan
Dean Trust Wigan is an 11-16 mixed sex comprehensive school at the heart of our community; a friendly and inclusive school, with high expectations and high standards for staff and pupils alike.
We are a rapidly improving school and have made great strides in improving pupil attendance, adherence to routines and enriching our curriculum. Testament to this is our recognition as a Rainbow Flag school. This recognises us as an inclusive environment for our LGBT+ community. We are proud to recognise and support our LGBT pupils and their allies through our pupil voice, curriculum offer, pastoral care and within our wider community of governors and parents.
Dean Trust Wigan also holds Rights Respecting Schools Silver status, one of only 4 secondary schools in the North West. The Award recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s planning, policies and practice. A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.
For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email [email protected].
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.