Teacher of MFL (Spanish and French) - Temporary contract to July 2025

About the role

TEACHER OF MFL (SPANISH AND FRENCH)    

Temporary Contract to July 2025

Main or Upper Pay Scale

£31,650 to £49,084 (FTE)    

Start date:  January 2025 (or earlier)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium.  Located in the historic and picturesque market town of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire it is conveniently located 25 minutes from London by train and close to the A1(M) and M1.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and able Teacher of Spanish and French (KS3-4) to join our successful MFL department on a temporary contract from January to July 2025.

Our students are taught French in Year 7 and are offered the chance to study either Spanish or German in Year 8.  All boys then choose a language to take to GCSE.  There is the possibility to teach all 3 languages at A Level.  The MFL department comprises six well-resourced specialist language rooms, each with its own high quality listening facilities and interactive whiteboard.

The successful candidate will have a passion for language learning and the ability to motivate all students and bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status.  The appointment would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to join a high performing school to gain experience to further enhance their career.  Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome. 

What can HBS offer you?

• A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• The opportunity to work in a secure, supportive environment
• SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students in the school

Application deadline:  9am,  Friday 6th December 2024*

Interviews:  w/c 9th December (or earlier)

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Previous applicants need not apply.

*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.