Teacher of Spanish
About Us
Wembley High Technology College is one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally, the achievement of our pupils is exceptional; in 2019, our Progress 8 score of +1.57 has been recognised as the 4th highest in the country by the Department for Education. This progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE has a transformative impact on our pupils’ life chances and last year, over 50% of pupils leaving us went on to Russell Group Universities to study a range of academic subjects. In September 2020, Wembley High will also be welcoming pupils from North Brent School in Year 7 for two years while their new £27 million building is completed. The addition of a new school in our Multi-Academy Trust provides exciting development and leadership opportunities for staff in the years to come.
The Modern Foreign Languages Department
We are looking for a teacher who can make a significant contribution to this strong and successful department and teach Spanish across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. At GCSE, Spanish is a highly popular subject which is studied by more than 90% of the cohort; pupils study the AQA Spanish specification and have the opportunity to complete their GCSE in Year 10 and then go on to study related qualifications such as GCSE Portuguese. This provides a stepping stone for A-Level Spanish, which is a popular A-level subject each year. Students also have the option to choose to study GCSE French in Years 9-11 and achieve a GCSE in this subject. In Spanish, pupils strive to succeed at the highest levels; in 2019, 90% of pupils achieved grades 9 – 4 in Spanish GCSE with 59% awarded grades 9 – 7. At A-Level, 100% of pupils achieved A* - C grades. Due to the success and popularity of the subject, an increasing number of pupils are choosing to study Spanish at university.
Why Join Us
We welcome applications from qualified teachers and NQTs, as well as those who wish to train to teach. All teachers at Wembley High receive a comprehensive, structured training programme, delivered by highly trained mentors and bespoke to the individual’s needs. If you are keen to develop into an outstanding teacher, enjoy sharing best practice with a community of dedicated peers and believe that all pupils can and should succeed, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the school, please see the new teacher information pack below or visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk. To apply for the post, please fully complete the application form below and email it to jobs@whtc.co.uk or if you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Interviews: as schools are currently closed, interviews will take place via video conference call in the first instance.
The closing date for this job is Tuesday 14th April January 2020 (8am).
Wembley Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applicants. Early applications are encouraged and the Trust reserves the right to withdraw this post should an appointment be made early.
