Teacher of Spanish (FTC)

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish (FTC) to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan. The core purpose of the role will be to teach Spanish across the full age and ability range. Key responsibilities: To plan their teaching to achieve maximum progression in pupils’ learning. To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships. To use a variety of teaching methods, including ICT, which sustain the momentum of pupils’ work and keep all pupils engaged. To make effective use of assessment information to inform planning and maximise learner progress. To mark and monitor pupils’ classwork and homework (keeping accurate records), providing constructive oral and written feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise pupils’ progress. To develop, evaluate and update schemes of work across all Key Stages. To be familiar with the statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present information reports to parents. To be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and as part of their responsibilities implement and keep records of Individual Education Plans for pupils when required. To evaluate their own teaching critically and to use this to improve their effectiveness. To attend and contribute fully to meetings and progress evenings as required. To contribute to activities identified in the Faculty Improvement Plan. To carry out the role and responsibilities of a form tutor. To contribute to the planning and delivery of wider curricular activities. As a Teacher of Spanish, you will be part of a friendly and dedicated department. Staff hold high expectations for all pupils and work tirelessly to raise attainment and achievement. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a cand