Teacher of Spanish - Full-time

Strood Academy is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join our vibrant Modern Foreign Languages department. We are looking for a skilled educator who is passionate about fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture, helping students excel from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5.
Your Role:
+ Deliver engaging and inspiring Spanish lessons that ignite students' curiosity and passion for learning.
+ Cater for the diverse needs and abilities of students, ensuring lessons are accessible and challenging for all.
+ Track and assess student progress, providing timely feedback to support continuous improvement.
+ Contribute to the development of a creative and innovative MFL curriculum.
+ Encourage students' participation in extracurricular activities such as language clubs, international trips, or cultural events., Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community. Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our educational vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.
Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful, and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.
Our core values are to be:
+ Inquisitive
+ Respectful
+ Resilient
+ Kind
Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:
+ nurture students' aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy;
+ shape leaders within a global community;
+ develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and;
+ help young people develop into well-educated, considerate and caring citizens.
We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.
Why work at Strood Academy?
+ Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged 'Good' and is very strong in many aspects and areas. The full report can be found on our website and I would like to share a quote which reflects the culture and ambition we all have for our students.
'The principal advocates a culture of high expectations, aspirations and traditional values. Leaders' high expectations are reflected in the ambitious International Baccalaureate curriculum. This provides a global perspective that encourages pupils to be inquisitive lifelong learners.
+ Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruptive-free classrooms.
+ Our commitment to the development of all staff - CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT. Also all staff at Strood receive regular coaching feedback through our on-line platform on-track.
+ Strood academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes.
+ We have a common sense approach to workload. All teachers are expected to feedback or live mark. We also work closely as a Trust allowing for centralised resources to be shared across our secondary schools.
'We set unapologetically high expectations, challenging our pupils to believe in their ability and have the choice in life they truly deserve. We ensure our pupils are at the forefront of tomorrow. We offer our pupils a commitment to excellence based on high-quality teaching and a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. We deliver innovative teaching and learning through our broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum allowing our pupils to experience a rich variety of subjects.Our staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional learning environment where pupils are challenged and stretched to achieve their personal best.' - Jon Richardson, Principal

+ A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with expertise in teaching Spanish.
+ A strong communicator with a passion for the Spanish language and the ability to inspire learners.
+ A commitment to delivering outstanding lessons and promoting language learning in a modern context.
+ Someone who enjoys working collaboratively within a team and contributing to the wider school community.
+ Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS based on experience.