Cognita, in partnership with Brighton College, is seeking an inspirational Teacher of French and Spanish (Senior School) to start in August 2024. The successful candidate will take a lead on modern foreign language provision at Key Stage 3 in their first year in post, as Brighton College (Singapore) expands from a first-class Prep School to one of the region’s leading all-through schools (from Pre-Nursery to Year 13).
In August 2024, the Senior School at Brighton College (Singapore) will open with Years 7, 8 and 9. All Senior School teachers will teach across these three year groups in their first year, and a flexibility and enthusiasm for teaching French and Spanish to some upper Key Stage 2 pupils in the Prep School will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be able to teach at least one of these two languages to GCSE/IGCSE and A-level as the Senior School grows, and should be able to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering top academic results in public exams in previous roles.
This is an exciting opportunity for an educationalist to help shape the development of a secondary curriculum that will provide a springboard for pupils to go on to some of the world’s leading universities. Once in role, the Teacher of French and Spanish will be instrumental in ensuring that the modern foreign language provision in the Senior School aligns with the Brighton College commitment to building a world-class academic institution, distinctive in its own right, but with the Brighton College DNA at its core.
The position of Teacher of French and Spanish represents a career-defining, professional challenge for a candidate who is excited by the opportunity of growing a love of languages in young people. As with all Brighton College teaching posts, the successful candidate will share our aim of developing well-educated, respectful, and curious young men and women ready to take a full, active and positive role in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the teaching, progress and attainment of all pupils in both languages in Years 7 to 9 from August 2024, and in at least one of the two languages for all other senior year groups in the following years.
- Lead on all aspects of MFL curriculum planning and delivery, including preparation for the first IGCSE Year 10 cohort starting in August 2025.
- Promote excellence, creativity and innovation in all areas of the MFL curriculum: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and cultural awareness.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
- Lead on all aspects of assessment, tracking and reporting for MFL.
- Demonstrate the experience and ability to teach at least one of the two languages advertised across all relevant Key Stages (including IGCSE/GCSE and A-level), and the second language preferably to IGCSE/GCSE level.
- Act as an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the ability to lead by example.
- Devise and implement rigorous self-evaluation processes.
- Devise and oversee the department’s extension and enrichment programme.
- Demonstrate the experience and expertise needed to support pupils in future years with applications to leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge and other world-class universities.
- Ensure pupils have opportunities to prepare for, and participate in, global MFL competitions, providing appropriate stretch and challenge.
- Devise and implement strategies for the progress and examination preparation of any pupils for whom Spanish or French is their first language: e.g. by offering bespoke off-timetable opportunities and tailored support. Such provision may include preparation for early entry for public examinations.
- Work closely with the Heads of EAL and AEN to develop pathways for pupils requiring additional support.
- Work with the Prep School middle and senior leaders to manage a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Develop the required curriculum and department documentation, both for current and prospective parents.
- Work with the Head of Admissions on the assessment of MFL levels at entry to the Senior School.
- Contribute to the highest standards of safeguarding and to the school’s pastoral system, acting as a tutor for a Senior School year group.
- Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.
- Any other reasonable management request.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in at least one of Spanish or French (or equivalent e.g. native level speaker proficiency in one of the two languages), with PGCE or equivalent.
- Expert knowledge or experience of successfully delivering GCSEs/IGCSEs and A-level.
- International experience (preferred but not essential)
- Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.
- An international outlook and understanding of working in diverse environments.
SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, / international Police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.
The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.
The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the role in advance of any deadline date, in the event that a suitable candidate can be appointed.
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