Teacher of Spanish

The WLFS has an enthusiastic and committed Modern Foreign Languages Department, teaching both French and Spanish at every year group in the school. At Key Stages 3 and 4, pupils have three hours a week of either French or Spanish, according to their preference. At KS5 we offer both French and Spanish, and students have six hours a week plus speaking practice hours. The Department has five teachers, including one member of SLT who teaches French. All speaking hours are delivered by full time teachers as part of their weekly timetable allocation. Key characteristics of the role include:

• to impart your passion for Modern Foreign Languages to the pupils you teach, whilst also ensuring their mastery of the subject.
• to lead the planning and delivering schemes of work for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 within your department, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• to monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy.
• to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in collaborative planning, sharing resources, mentoring and observing teachers, and participating in continuing professional development.
• to be a form tutor, and work collaboratively with your year group team.
• to contribute to the wider school life, such as events, trips, and co-curricular clubs.
The successful candidate will have:
• strong subject knowledge, a passion for Modern Foreign Languages, and will enthuse staff, pupils and parents with a love for language learning;
• a well-defined understanding of and commitment to the ethos of the West London Free School.
  
  an ability to teach Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to all ability levels, including pupils with SEN;
• a proven track record of excellent Modern Foreign Languages teaching and, where relevant, outstanding outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-level;
• an understanding of the ethos of the West London Free School, and a commitment to teaching a knowledge-based curriculum;
• high expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour;
• excellent team working skills;
• excellent communication skills with both pupils and staff;
• a willingness to contribute to the school's co-curricular programme.
  
  What the school offers its staff
The West London Free School offers academic excellence, attentive pastoral support and a thriving co-curricular programme, allowing pupils to become the best version of themselves. As a member of the Knowledge Schools Trust, we are driven by a common desire to overcome inequality of opportunity through education. We believe that knowledge is a good in and of itself, empowering pupils to understand and take an interest in the world around them. The education we offer is not just a preparation for work, but a preparation for life. As such, we value the knowledge of our teachers, and the passion for their subject that they bring to the classroom. We offer a challenging curriculum, with a supportive environment, underpinned by fantastic teachers. Through this combination, pupils at the West London Free School excel. In 2024:
• A-level: 52% of entries were graded A to A, and 83%% were graded A to B.
• GCSE: 51% of entries were graded 9 to 7, and 90% were graded 9 to 4. Our Attainment 8 Grade was 6.4, placing us in the top 1% of comprehensive schools in the country.
• WLFS students went on to study at some of the best universities in the UK and abroad, with four students accepted to courses at Oxford or Cambridge in 2024.
At the West London Free School, we aim to build a culture of sustainable success. We have a stable body of staff who feel supported and fulfilled.
• Senior leaders see it as their responsibility to ensure all teachers can teach without disruption. School rules are non-negotiable, and poor behaviour is met by escalating sanctions.
• Our annual survey (conducted by EdSRS) revealed that 100% of teaching staff would recommend the WLFS to other teachers as a good place to work (84% nationally); 71% said that staff morale is high (47% nationally); and 87% said that the SLT are highly visible and approachable (71% nationally).
As well as a knowledge rich education, the WLFS runs an extensive co-curricular programme that encourages children to develop outside the classroom. The school specialises in music and offers a range of sporting opportunities as well as general interest clubs. All staff are encouraged to share their co-curricular enthusiasm by committing one hour a week to running a school club.