Teaching Staff Vacancies

Teacher of Spanish

Salary Grade and hours: MPS – UPS (£30,000 – £46,525)

plus possible £2,000 recruitment & retention point

Start Date: September 2024

At Fearnhill we know that great teachers make all the difference. We are committed to creating the
best working conditions for our teachers so that they love their work and, as a result, have a positive
impact on all our students. As the number of students on roll at Fearnhill continues to rise, we are
looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable classroom teacher to teach Spanish. This role
involves delivering great lessons for our students and working alongside the Head of MFL to develop
curriculum and assessment in Spanish. The role represents an ideal career opportunity for future
roles in curriculum leadership.

As a school we exist to develop successful Fearnhill Students by removing barriers to progress,
ensuring high achievement for all. To find out more about how we do things at Fearnhill, read our
leadership values statement here: https://fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/news-events/staff-vacancies/.

You can find out more about our exam results and read our Ofsted report here:

https://schoolslikeyours.ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/ks4/

https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199435 

Fearnhill is a great place to work because we value every member of the school community. The
relationships that exist between students and staff are strong and the school is typically a happy
environment. We care about reducing teacher workload so that teachers have time for a life outside
of work. For example we have no written marking, no written reports, fewer data cycles, no formal
lesson observations, no appraisal targets and centralised detentions to ensure teachers’ time is not
wasted.

We recognise that poor behaviour makes teaching an unpleasant experience and prevents students
from learning. We have high expectations of our students and effectively hold them to account
when their behaviour falls below these standards. As a result, teachers are well respected and
lessons are rarely disrupted.

Finally, we prioritise high quality professional development for our teachers. We take pride in our
shared knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning and support our staff to develop their
expertise and grow in confidence as professionals.

Initially we invite candidates to submit an email requesting an interview to Head’s PA
jacqui.simmonds10@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk   Candidates invited to interview will be expected to
complete an application form at that time. You are welcome to arrange an informal visit at a time
that suits you in January. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Advert

Job Description

Person Specification Form – All Posts (PDF)

Closing date: 8th January 2024 12pm
Interviews: 10th January 2024

We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Fearnhill School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children and
young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to
an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA
barred list for children, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.