Temporary Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Glenalmond College • Glenalmond • 18m ago

Thanks to major investment and exciting expansion, Glenalmond College is looking for innovative and dynamic individuals who would like to teach in the beautiful setting of Perthshire highlands. We have a far greater expansion with our pupil numbers and therefore need to increasing our teaching offering. We are keen to hear from anyone who may be interested in supply or part time working within Art, Design Tech and Languages. Please forward your CV directly to HR@glenalmondcollege.co.uk if you are keen to work with us in delivery the best opportunities for our pupils.

The Position

We are looking to appoint a teacher of MFL for September 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach French and Spanish up to KS3 Level, and be registered, or eligible to be registered, with GTC Scotland.

The College

Founded in 1847 by William Gladstone and others, Glenalmond College is a fully co-educational boarding and day school, set in the stunning Perthshire countryside and enjoying magnificent grounds of over 300 acres in an unrivaled setting at the foot of the Grampian hills. The principal point of entry is at 13 but we have a Second Form group which is geared towards those transferring at 12 from the Scottish primary system. There are presently four boys' boarding houses and three girls' houses.

The College has excellent academic and co-curricular facilities. In addition to cricket, rugby, and lacrosse pitches, there are tennis courts, squash courts, a grass athletics track, a nine-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a sports hall, and two all-weather playing surfaces. The Robin Thomson Theatre building is the venue for our drama and musical productions. The School has a strong CCF contingent, an outstanding Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and a Community Service programme that operates locally regularly.

The Department

The MFL department has an enviable track record at Glenalmond, where a passionate team of teaching staff come together to encourage pupils to reach their full potential. IGCSE, Higher and A Level results are consistently excellent and the number of pupils studying a language beyond IGCSE is very high.

Equal Opportunities

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and the College’s Equality and Diversity policies and procedures, in particular regarding the recruitment and retention of staff.

Safeguarding

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, and the College’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Health & Safety

Ensure that an up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applicable to the role is maintained and that the College’s Health and Safety policies and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to.

Professional Development

Maintain and update your knowledge and skills in line with legislation and the needs of the role.