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Teacher of French and Spanish - Full-time/Part-time

Skinners' Academies Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F32-30-T
  • Posted:08/02/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:26/02/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 04 March 2024

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Teacher of French and Spanish

We are seeking an experienced and exceptional Languages practitioner/subject mentor  who has a positive proven track record of impact on Teaching and Learning outcomes, through outstanding teaching and mentoring to support the Wells Language Hub Lead.  This is a temporary contract initially as part of the Language Hub. 

Specific Duties:

  • Teach French and Spanish from KS3 to KS5 to mixed ability classes in various contexts. Ability to teach 2 languages confidently up to KS4 highly desirable. 
  • Commit in providing language learning for ALL students.
  • Model and develop strategies, routines, resources that all Language staff may use as part of a consistent approach to meet the Languages Department needs.
  • Apply and share their skills into everyday practices to help raising standards within our Academy and amongst our Language Hub Partner Schools.
  • Observe, analyse, and focus on specific Teaching and Learning aspects, to then confidently and expertly provide support and guidance for staff, when identifying appropriate next steps.
  • Coach and develop Languages teaching staff.
  • Plan, develop and evaluate relevant and appropriate curriculum maps and sequenced programmes of study.
  • Use Assessment, Tracking, and Target Setting Tools to accurately monitor progress in small steps and inform Teaching and Learning strategies accordingly. 

Responsible to: Assistant Principal (Languages, The Wells Language Hub Lead)

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

Teachers act with honesty and integrity, have

strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and

skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical, forge

positive professional relationships, and work with

parents in the best interests of their students.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

Information about the trust

The Skinners’ Academies Trust is a collaborative Trust of six diverse and high-performing schools in Kent and London. Together we educate a total of 4,500 students across primary and secondary phases and both comprehensive and selective schools.

​Across all our schools, we put students at the centre of all that we do and have a commitment to obtaining the best outcomes possible for each one. We have high aspirations for the quality of education we can offer every one of our students, and the inclusive, supportive culture we can build for them.

​Many of our schools are in areas with historically poor educational opportunities and we are excited about how we can transform this by working more closely together. Our new Trust builds on our shared values and history, and preserves the autonomy and traditions of our schools, while enabling and promoting deeper practical collaboration to the benefit of all our young people.

The Skinners' Academies Trust comprises:

  • The Skinners' School
  • Skinners' Academy (London)
  • The Skinners' Kent Academy
  • Skinners' Kent Primary School
  • Skinners' Temple Grove
  • The Marsh Academy

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lorraine Barden
  • Address:Sandown Park,
    Sandown Park,
    Tunbridge Wells,
    Kent,
    TN2 4PY
  • Telephone: 01892534377
  • Email: hr@skinnerskent.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.