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Teacher of Spanish

Harris Academy Riverside · Purfleet · Thurrock

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Spanish.

If you are an ECT, we would be delighted to hear from you! Harris Academy Riverside can offer you a highly supportive environment in which to start and grow your teaching career.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
  • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
  • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
  • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
  • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
  • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
  • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
  • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
  • Have good written and spoken communication skills
  • Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

About this school

Harris Academy Riverside

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,117
Avg teacher salary
£53,752
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.1:1
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Purfleet, Thurrock, RM19 1QY