Job Description

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who is able to motivate and inspire to teach Languages throughout to children from Kindergarten upwards. The successful candidate will encourage high standards and should be able to teach in a small department. Spanish and French are taught in both schools.

At Oaklands School, the successful candidate will be the Languages Teacher for the school and will teach from Kindergarten to Year 6 over two days each week.

At Coopersale Hall School, the successful candidate will be one of two Languages Teachers and there is scope to teach from Kindergarten to Year 8 (depending on experience) over three days each week.

This is a full time position to start in September 2024. We are looking for somebody who:

  • Has a clear vision for Languages throughout the school
  • Is able to offer French, with another language (preferably Spanish)
  • Is able to motivate and inspire pupils, parents and staff
  • Is willing to teach children from Kindergarten to Year 8
  • Is looking  to place a love of Languages at the centre of the school
  • Is willing to take an active and central part in the life of the school
  • Is enthusiastic and can demonstrate a pupil-centred approach

We will offer the successful candidate:

  • An enjoyable working environment with engaged children and supportive families
  • A committed, hardworking and supportive team of staff
  • 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children
  • Well-resourced departments
  • Small classes  of children with a passion for learning
  • Varied links and involvement with the local community
  • Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
  • Complimentary school lunches and refreshments during term times

This is a full time position to start in September 2024, remunerated on a salary scale according to relevant experience and qualifications.

Applications are welcome from both independent and maintained sectors, and from ECTs and experienced teachers.  A draft Job Description is available to download here and the Person Specification is available to download here.

Applications should be sent to Mr M Hagger, as directed previously (or by downloading the Application Form from www.oaktreeschools.co.uk/jobs), by Monday 6 May 2024.