Spanish Teacher (part time)

Short Description

THIS IS A PART TIME OPPORTUNITY

Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring pupils’ current learning and next steps are shared coherently with parents. ▪ To support the life of the school beyond the classroom including after school activities, school trips, events and to contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term time. ▪ Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner. ▪ Prepare presentations for parental groups as required by the Head of Secondary MFL Department, Head of Secondary or Principal. ▪ To act as a role model with regards to personal appearance and conduct. Ensure the effective teaching and management of classes or groups so that teaching objectives are met, pupils are engaged and challenged, and teaching time is used efficiently. ▪ Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of what makes quality and effective language provision and the utilisation of teaching strategies that raise pupil achievement. ▪ Use teaching methods that will engage pupils and stimulate their intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation, and good use of the available resources. ▪ Set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing, and maintaining an excellent standard of behaviour management through positive and productive relationships in accordance with the behaviour rules and policy of BCB. ▪ Have a thorough understanding of the specific needs of native and non-native Spanish-speaking pupils, and an ability to adjust their teaching to enable those pupils to raise their learning achievements. Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures, and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of pupils ▪ Set appropriate, realistic but challenging expectations for pupil learning – building on prior attainment ▪ Identify pupils who may require additional support and know where to get help to give positive and targeted support ▪ Planning should show a clear understanding of the curriculum goals and expectations leading to progression within the structure of the curriculum ▪ Planning should show a clear understanding and reasoning of the use of EAL strategies to support learning Continual development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan ▪ Regular engagement with Nord Anglia University and its courses. ▪ Engagement with other NAE teachers through NAE’s Global Campus. ▪ Undertake IB and CIE training as relevant 

Required Skills/Abilities

Teaching degree with QTS

Knowledge and experience of teaching Spanish for 3 years

Knowledge of EAL teaching strategies

Native Spanish speaker

Previous international teaching experience

Experience and knowledge of IBDP

A proven track record of teaching Spanish with at least two years teaching experience 

High levels of personal integrity

Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard

Flexible and positive approach to work

Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved

Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment ▪ Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks

Self-motivated and enthusiastic 

Ability to work independently

Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible

Continually strive for improvement