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SalaryThe new Teacher of French & Spanish will be an inspirational, innovative and ambitious member of a talented, supportive and hardworking team. She/he will be an outstanding Teacher of French up to A-level and Spanish up to GCSE level.
The Modern Languages department team consists of seventeen talented and committed teachers, seven of whom are native speakers supported by two language assistants. The French and Spanish departments consist of eight and six teachers respectively. The Modern Languages centre is a state-of-the-art building with an office and fourteen dedicated classrooms each equipped with a desktop, projector and smartboard. Most full-time staff have their own classroom.
Whether we are teaching Fourth Form beginners (Year 9) or an A-level or IB group, we aim to stimulate within our pupils a love of language learning and foreign cultures in general. Our approach includes outside lectures, visits to see films, plays, exhibitions, as well as trips abroad. There are language societies, including MFL debating societies and interschool competitions for Sixth Form and Year 10 pupils, who organise activities and events throughout the year.
Charterhouse offers a generous remuneration package and other benefits including a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, death in service benefit, and membership of the School's Sports Club.
Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus - a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning.
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the world's leading coeducational independent schools, welcoming boarders and day pupils at 13+ entry and 16+ entry.
Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. This will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.
In case of any queries, please email: or contact the Head of Modern Languages, Mr. Pierre Pillet, for a preliminary discussion:
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 7 March 2024.
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom he/she comes into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.
