We are recruiting for a Teacher of Spanish to join our MFL team.
The Department consists of six full-time teachers. All teachers are expected to teach at least one language to A Level. The ability to teach both Spanish and French (or another language) allows more flexibility in the timetable and a chance to work as a team with different year groups. There is always a want to diversify the languages we offer, and we would welcome applications from teachers who can offer other languages.
Person Specification
Essential
• A good honours degree that is relevant to the delivery of Spanish to A Level and Oxbridge
• Excellent subject knowledge and ability to teach Spanish to A level
• A general enthusiasm for language learning and an ability to inspire pupils to understand its importance in the modern world
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, parents and staff
• A commitment to giving regular and effective verbal and written feedback to pupils to facilitate their development as learners
• A willingness to share ideas, experience and resources
• High standards of written and oral communication
• Good ICT skills and a willingness to continually improve them
• Ability to work to deadlines
• A commitment to high standards, including working with the department to continually evaluate and improve teaching and learning
• A commitment to valuing and respecting the views and needs of children and young people
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school life, including the sports programme, co-curricular commitments, the activities programme and the tutoring and House system.
Desirable
• The ability to teach French or another language to GCSE level
• An interest in education that goes beyond the delivery of a specific subject
• A PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
Appointment Date: September 2025.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically (as separate PDF documents in one email) the following to Mrs Sophie Crossley, Head of Human Resources, on recruitment@cokethorpe.org before the closing date. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date:
• A covering letter addressed to Mr Damian Ettinger, Headmaster
• A completed Cokethorpe School application form. Personal CVs are not required.
Please note that for candidates invited to interview, referees will be contacted before the interview date where possible.
Deadline for applications: Midday on Wednesday, 26 March. Early applications are encouraged.
Part-time hours will be considered.
Interviews will take place w/c 21 April 2025 (excluding Monday, which is a bank holiday). Interviews may take place before the closing date for suitable candidates.
Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
