Secondary Teacher of MFL

Role Description JOB TITLE Teacher of MFL – French and Spanish DEPARTMENT Modern Foreign Languages LOCATION Shanghai SUPERVISOR Head of Modern Foreign Languages OBJECTIVES To teach French and Spanish in an inspiring, challenging and rigorous manner to pupils in the Secondary school (Years 7 – 13), following the IGCSE and IBDP curricula.

CARE AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN Ensure each child has a sense of belonging within the within the atelier. Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. FAMILIES Understand the importance of building authentic relationships with families, knowing such understandings can lead to greater learning outcomes for children.

PROFESSIONALISM AND PREFERRED APTITUDES Model and promote Wellington Values: kindness, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility in the aim of enabling the Wellington Identity: inspired, intellectual, independent, individual, inclusive. To have a strong background in the teaching of French up to IGCSE and IB or equivalent, and teaching Spanish at KS3 level.

The ability / willingness to teach Spanish up to IGCSE level would be an advantage. Experience in international settings is desirable, as is experience in the UK state or independent sectors. Personal integrity, accountability and credibility. Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook. Ability to work to tight timelines.

Commitment to lifelong learning. Ability to embrace change. Confident in Microsoft Office 365, ISAMs, and other database systems. MAIN TASKS We seek a qualified and committed practitioner who is passionate, hardworking, flexible, and considerate. The successful candidate must possess confidence in their experience, while being a keen observer, have good listening skills, and be adaptable as they will be joining a well-established community and team.

The role entails planning and teaching designated classes of modern languages, with the content of each lesson determined by the Head of Modern Languages. The teacher must guarantee comprehensive coverage, progression, and continuity of the subject. The modern foreign language department has an outstanding track record, and we are a diligent team looking to recruit someone who can help us build on our successes.

The teacher will oversee the provision of an environment conducive to learning modern languages and ensure that pupils develop a positive attitude towards the subject. Enthusiasm for teaching languages and a love of their own culture are critical to inspire pupils to foster an enjoyment for learning a foreign language.

The teacher must adopt a structured and coordinated lesson delivery approach concerning pupil abilities, curriculum targets for each year group, and their interests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain, with the rest of the teaching staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom. To carry out duties as required and timetabled by the Head of School. To fully support the College co-curricular activities programme, designed to enrich the school experience for the pupils. Ensure safeguarding measures are adhered to in accordance with The College’s Child Protection Policy.

To support the schools pastoral care systems, this may include being a form tutor in the Secondary School. TEACHING AND LEARNING Use well-judged teaching strategies, resources, and learning styles matched to the pupils' learning needs, including various independent, pair and group activities for learning. Deliver lessons from Key Stage 3, IGCSE and IB courses with confidence.

To work in collaboration with other members of staff to prepare lesson plans, formative, and summative assessments, whilst following the exam boards expectation and immersion of 21st century skills as integral part of the curriculum. To recognize that the learning environments are important in supporting pupil progress and take time to prepare and present high quality displays in the classroom and where appropriate throughout the secondary school.

To keep all records relating to pupils’ academic progress, and to ensure that these are shared with colleagues and are available for inspection by the Head of department and Senior management team. To support the College’s vision of developing learners, connectors and changemakers. To offer intervention and support session for pupils requiring any additional support.

To monitor and evaluate constantly the effectiveness of your own teaching, maintaining good standards of practice and ensuring progression – having a growth mindset.