Job Description
Queen's is seeking to appoint a talented, passionate linguist and a forward-thinking classroom practitioner who can teach French and Spanish to IGCSE (Edexcel) and either French, Spanish or both languages to A-level (Edexcel for French and AQA for Spanish).
The Modern Languages department is innovative and forward-looking. Keen to explore new ways of language teaching, the department has a number of Microsoft Innovator Educator Experts and embedded the use of digital technologies such as One Note in its classroom practice. The College has links with language departments across a number of different schools.
All girls study French in Years 7, 8 and 9 and are set by ability shortly after joining the College. During Year 7 pupils also follow a Language & Linguistics course which comprises a taster in Italian and Spanish and each girl selects one of these to study in Years 8 and 9 in addition to French (and Latin).
All languages are offered at IGCSE and A-Level and every pupil is required to take at least one language at IGCSE. In general, between a fifth and a quarter of our sixth-formers take an A-Level language.
Clubs vary each year but currently include a Creative Translation Club and a Spanish Culture Club. Pupils enter competitions such as the Joutes Oratoires, Hispanic Theatre Festival, French Translation Bee, Anthea Bell and Stephen Spender competitions and the GCHQ and UKLO linguistics competitions. We have a longstanding French Exchange and homestay programmes in Spain and Italy, as well as a further trip to Paris and regular events and excursions throughout the year for all languages which make the most of central London being on our doorstep.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join Queen’s College at a time of growth and development. Applications will be welcomed both from existing teachers and ECTs. The College has a very successful ECT induction programme overseen by ISTIP.
Applications will be considered as they are received and candidates may be invited for interview at any stage. Early applications are warmly encouraged.
Queen’s College, London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.During the shortlisting process, Queen’s College, London will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Queen’s College, London recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.