TEACHER OF MFL (SPANISH) (FULLTIME OR 0.8)

Location

WHITWORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Hall Fold , Whitworth , Rochdale , OL12 8TS
Tel: 01706 343218
School website: www.wchs.co
Roll: 651

Information

The Governing Board wishes to appoint an ambitious and high performing Teacher of MFL (Spanish) for our successful Creativity Faculty.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and ambitious Spanish teacher.  The Creativity Faculty is a strong team of experienced teachers, who are united in their passionate desire to do the best by the students they teach, and to inspire a future generation. We offer the support and experience to enable the postholder to develop the skills required for the next stage in their career. 

The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for high quality learning and teaching; imaginative, dynamic and energetic. They will be an excellent communicator, committed to enhancing the life chances of our young people. 

This is an exciting time to join Whitworth Community High School.  At Easter 2023 we moved into our new school building which offers fantastic facilities, benefits from photovoltaic panels and a ‘green roof’ and is one of the first net carbon zero school building projects undertaken by the DfE in the pilot of their Rebuilding Schools Programme. 

In March 2023 we were delighted that our Ofsted inspection team recognised that we continue to be a securely good school - a judgement about which we were entirely confident and proud. 

We have a relentless drive to embed a culture of high aspirations and expectations throughout the school, and we offer a caring environment where students learn well, make very good progress, feel listened to and are safe.  We are full and oversubscribed in each year group and parents/carers, staff and student voice is very positive.  The Governing Board are knowledgeable and supportive and we are in a healthy financial position.

Students succeed academically and make strong progress at Whitworth Community High School. 
The faculty has an excellent culture where resources are developed and shared collaboratively which both reduces workload and improves consistency for all students.

We are looking for a colleague who demonstrates:

excellent teaching skills;

 the ability to inspire and enthuse students;

 practical strategies and an understanding of how students make progress;

 the ambition and drive to ensure all students achieve their potential.

We offer the right candidate:

a small school with a strong reputation, a caring ethos, a culture of respect and a commitment to ‘Climbing Higher’

fantastic students who are proud of their school

a strong leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward and to the professional development of our staff, and who are mindful of staff well being

knowledgeable, forward looking and friendly colleagues who are ambitious for our school

excellent facilities and resources, including fitness suite and recording studio available for staff

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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Proposed Interview Date:

03/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Ellis on 01706 343218

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms are available from www.wchs.co or TES Please return completed application forms to recruitment@whitworth.lancs.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.