Spanish Teacher - PPA Cover

Spanish Teacher – PPA Cover

Oak Hill Academy – West London

Required for February 2022

Salary: MPS

Hours: Part time - 0.4 – 2 days per week

Oak Hill Academy West London is a happy, successful, oversubscribed 4 form entry junior school on the borders of Feltham and Ashford. We became an Aspirations Academies Trust school in April 2014 with an ethos to combine academic excellence with the guiding principles of self-worth, engagement, and purpose, which has enhanced the pride that our children and staff feel about their school. Our children are excited to learn which is reflected in their outstanding behaviour and we have a positive family and team ethos. Here at Oak Hill, we also value the journeys of all our employees and provide ongoing training including Early Careers Teacher Programmes, to give you the opportunity to flourish and continue your career in education.

Oak Hill Academy is an amazing and popular school because we believe in all of our pupils and encourage them to reach their full potential through enjoyment and challenge.

At Oak Hill we offer a range of specialist subjects which are taught on PPA days. One of our specialist subjects is Spanish and we are seeking an experienced Spanish teacher who will make a valuable contribution to the staff team and the Academy as a whole.

This is a permanent role which will commence after February half term.

We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are:

• An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD

• Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils

• Creative and able to make a difference

• Adaptable and aspirational

• Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well

We offer:

• A dynamic and forward looking staff who enjoy working together

• An “Oak Hill family” ethos to all pupils, staff and parents

• Children who are excited by school and love to learn

• A strong commitment to staff development – helping you to achieve the best in a supportive environment

• Upskilling Apprenticeship package

• An experienced and caring Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the Associate Principal to arrange an appointment via Rita Smith, details above.

Please also see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information

How to Apply

Please click the ‘fast apply’ button and fill out the application form

When applying, please fill in the supporting statement section on the application form stating specific examples from your own experience demonstrating how you meet the professional expertise and skills criteria in the person specification.

Closing date: Thursday 27th January 2022

Interview: w/c 31st January 2022

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”