Job Overview

Hautlieu School is a high-achieving, co-educational school providing education for students aged 14–19 with recognised academic ability, set within state-of-the-art facilities.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher of Spanish and French to join our outstanding World Languages Department on a two-year fixed-term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in Spanish and a second language (French preferred) and will be expected to teach across a range of qualifications, including GCSE and A Level.

You must be able to teach languages at Key Stages 4 and 5 and demonstrate a genuine passion for promoting language learning to all students. If you are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning and consistently putting students first, this represents an exciting opportunity to join our school.

For further information about this post or about working at Hautlieu School, please do not hesitate to contact Ros Martin, Deputy Head Teacher, on 01534 736242 or email r.martin@hautlieu.sch.je

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of the post is to teach Spanish and French in Key Stages 4 and 5.

The line manager for this part of the post is the Head of MFL Faculty.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities contained in “The Teachers Task” (see appendix 1) the further specific duties that apply to this post are as follows:

Principal Teaching Accountabilities

1. Plan and deliver Spanish and French at Key Stages 4 and 5 to achieve the highest academic standards and learning opportunities.
2. Plan, develop and assist in the provision and review of appropriate documentation such as Schemes of Work and policies.
3. Advise the Head of Faculty on issues relating to the teaching and learning of MFL and ensure effective resource management.
4. Follow school and departmental policy for effective monitoring and tracking of student progress and use assessment data to ensure all students have individual targets and are supported in all areas of their work.
5. Assist in the organisation of internal and external examinations and coursework.
6. Ensure learning and teaching programmes take account of the latest developments in education and evaluate their impact upon teaching and learning, ensuring that appropriate use is made of ICT within MFL teaching.
7. Attend and contribute to departmental, faculty and other meetings, and take an appropriate share of the administrative duties of the department.
8. Assist in advising new students on the suitability of courses and assist in co-ordinating the transition between GCSE and A Level including liaison with partner schools.
9. Assist in developing curriculum links with universities and other organisations to promote MFL within the school.
10. Undertake regular reviews of teaching practice and accompanying documentation as determined by the evaluation process of the school and department.
11. Contribute to a full programme of extra-curricula opportunities for students to develop and improve their skills in MFL.
12. Ensure the profile of MFL is raised both within the school and the wider community through networking, frequent media releases and internal announcements as directed by the Head of Faculty.
13. Contribute to parents’ meetings, the academic mentoring programme, staff teams and reports and references for students as appropriate.
14. Participate fully in the academic guidance programme by acting as an Academic Mentor to a group of students.
15. Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to both on and off site and that a regular programme for the inspection and maintenance of equipment is provided.
16. Be willing to undertake appropriate professional development and training as needed to keep at the leading edge of learning and teaching.  E.g. Subject developments and new qualifications (International Baccalaureate for example) or specifications.
17. Undertake any other task as may be reasonably requested by the Head teacher.

The Teacher's Task

The DfESC and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement.

Definition of the Teacher's Task

The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task:

1. Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community.

2. The DfESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all teachers to share this commitment.

3. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards.

4. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

5. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s pastoral and counselling arrangements.

6. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment.

7. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

8. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

9. Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken.

10. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings.

11. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues, including new entrants to teaching.

12. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts.

13. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session.

14. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague subject to guaranteed non-teaching time.

15. Supervise support staff as required.

16. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes.

17. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.