2 The Downs School jobs in England & Wales

The Downs School seeks a creative, innovative and engaging classroom practitioner with a genuine enthusiasm for Languages. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and motivated team where your skills and ideas will play a pivotal role in positively shaping students' lives, aligned to our vision: 'educating today's students for the world of tomorrow' Our highly successful and forward-thinking Languages Faculty comprises expert linguists united by their commitment to constantly improving their practice. Our commitment to CPD and inspirational teaching and learning is a stand-out feature of both the department and the school. The Languages team places Conti teaching techniques at the core of the curriculum, ensuring all students can actively participate and experience success. The successful candidate will join their colleagues in taking a lead role in the pursuit of ever-improving practice designed to accelerate student progression. About the Role: As a successful candidate, you will:

• Motivate and Inspire: Bring your enthusiasm for Languages into the classroom, igniting curiosity and a love for learning.
• Deliver Expertise: Showcase strong subject knowledge in languages, teaching your discipline (Spanish, German or French) with confidence and clarity up to at least Key Stage 4.
• Collaborate: Contribute to the success of our Languages faculty by working closely with a dedicated team of teachers.
• Build Relationships: Foster positive, trusting relationships that make learning both exciting and appropriately challenging.
• Embrace Innovation: Adopt and contribute to creative, forward-thinking teaching methods.
What we offer: In return, you'll enjoy: · Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.
• Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.
• Outstanding Behaviour: A collegiate, therapeutic approach ensures exemplary student behaviour-praised by Ofsted: "Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. Pupils arrive at lessons on time and ready to learn."
• Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school and have a strong attitude towards their learning.
• Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in a school Ofsted labelled as 'exceptional' in October 2024
• Professional Growth: Access extraordinary professional development and support to enhance your teaching skills.
• Flexible Work Options: We value work balance through, amongst other things, the availability of flexible working, our 'Time for you Tuesdays', commuted INSETs and Employee Assistance Programme.
The Downs School and Sixth Form is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the stunning Downs area of West Berkshire. Our results demonstrate the impact of our commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. We lead all schools in the county for attainment and were ranked in the top 200 schools nationally for our Progress 8 last summer. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application via TES as early as possible. Further information can be found at thedownsschool.org or by contacting Sarah Townsend, HR Manager. Closing date: Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 8am The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants

The Downs School seeks a creative, innovative and engaging classroom practitioner with a genuine enthusiasm for Languages. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and motivated team where your skills and ideas will play a pivotal role in positively shaping students' lives, aligned to our vision: 'educating today's students for the world of tomorrow' Our highly successful and forward-thinking Languages Faculty comprises expert linguists united by their commitment to constantly improving their practice. Our commitment to CPD and inspirational teaching and learning is a stand-out feature of both the department and the school. The Languages team places Conti teaching techniques at the core of the curriculum, ensuring all students can actively participate and experience success. The successful candidate will join their colleagues in taking a lead role in the pursuit of ever-improving practice designed to accelerate student progression., The Downs School and Sixth Form is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the stunning Downs area of West Berkshire. Our results demonstrate the impact of our commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. We lead all schools in the county for attainment and were ranked in the top 200 schools nationally for our Progress 8 last summer.