Teacher of French & Spanish

Streatham and Clapham High School (SCHS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic and inspirational Teacher of French and Spanish to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department. You will deliver stimulating and engaging lessons to our students, promoting excellent attainment and helping your pupils to fulfil their potential in French and Spanish. You'll be a well-qualified teacher with excellent professional and subject knowledge, and a demonstrable passion for French and Spanish. You'll also be able to teach French across the school at KS3, GCSE and A-Level, and Spanish across KS3 and ideally KS4. This role is covering a period of maternity leave and commences in March 2025. The MFL Department The MFL department is made up of a team of seven teachers and three language assistants. Co-curricular activities, competitions, residential trips abroad and regular attendance at conferences, lectures and the theatre, all play an integral part in the MFL programme to develop a rounded and culturally rich approach to the fulfilments of pupils’ potential. About Streatham & Clapham High School Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Good transport links Competitive terms and conditions of employment For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Applications should be received no later than midday, 11 November 2024. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.