Teacher Of Spanish (Maternity Cover)

Mount House School is a small, co-educational independent day school for students aged 11 – 18 years located on a stunning rural site on Camlet Way in the London Borough of Barnet. 

With 260 students currently on roll, the School has ambitious plans and investment to grow to 350 in the coming years.  Small class sizes and modern teaching methods supported by outstanding pastoral care combine to ensure each student achieves their best, whilst a broad and varied co-curricular programme equips them with the skills needed to thrive in adult life. 

The School’s vision is underpinned by ASPIRE, values that enable each student to be Adaptable, Supportive, Principled, Inquisitive, Resilient and Excellent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mount House School as a Teacher of Spanish to cover maternity absence. We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic individual with the ability to deliver effective teaching and learning; teaching Spanish up to A’Level is highly desirable, and the ability to teach French at KS3 would be advantageous. Working collaboratively with colleagues, they would also be willing to be an active participant in co-curricular activities for the Modern Languages Department and the wider school.

The post is available from September 2024.  Further details about the role and how to apply can be found at: https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/vacancies/

Please e-mail application forms with a supporting statement to:  Careers@mounthouse.org.uk

The closing date for applications: 09.00 GMT on Monday 26^th February 2024.

Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

It is a condition of employment at Mount House School that every applicant who accepts the offer of a job will be subject to criminal background checks through the DBS and will be required to provide documentary evidence to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. The checks will be carried out at the School’s expense. References will be taken up, including those from previous employers.

Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.