M1 to M6 (inner London)
The Modern Foreign Languages Department at WLFS is an enthusiastic and committed team teaching both French and Spanish across all year groups. At Key Stages 3 and 4, pupils receive three hours per week of either language according to their preference, while KS5 students study both French and Spanish for six hours per week, with additional dedicated speaking practice. The department comprises five teachers, including a member of the Senior Leadership Team who teaches French, and all speaking sessions are delivered by full-time staff as part of their weekly timetable allocation. We place a strong emphasis on cultural enrichment to enhance language learning and deepen students’ understanding of the Francophone and Hispanic worlds. As such, the department runs regular residential trips to Paris for Years 10 and 12; Spanish immersion days; film study days at the British Film Institute; and the Language Leader Award, as well as many additional clubs and trips on a year-by-year basis.
Key characteristics of the role include:
- to impart your passion for Modern Foreign Languages to the pupils you teach, whilst also ensuring their mastery of the subject.
- to assist the Head of Department in planning and delivering schemes of work for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and monitoring their effectiveness.
- to monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy.
- to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in collaborative planning, sharing resources, mentoring and observing teachers, and participating in continuing professional development.
- to be a form tutor, and work collaboratively with your year group team.
- to contribute to the wider school life, such as events, trips, and co-curricular clubs.
The successful candidate will have:
- strong subject knowledge, a passion for Modern Foreign Languages, and an ability to communicate that passion to pupils;
- an ability to teach Modern Foreign Languages at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to all ability levels, including pupils with SEN;
- a proven track record of excellent Modern Foreign Languages teaching and, where relevant, outstanding outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-level;
- an understanding of the ethos of the West London Free School, and a commitment to teaching a knowledge-based curriculum;
- high expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour;
- excellent team working skills;
- excellent communication skills with both pupils and staff;
- a willingness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.
Please apply completing the application form on the WLFS website and returning it to the Joint Headteachers Ben McLaughlin and Rob Peal via r.peal@wlfs.org.