EXPIRED

Director of Learning: MFL

The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH

This job expired on 17 April 2023

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: French, Spanish
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1B £10,713 ; Potential recruitment allowance is available for the right candidate, to be discussed at interview

What skills and experience we're looking for

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status
• Graduate in a relevant subject
• Evidence of raising achievement beyond own classroom
• Evidence of effective teaching and learning across KS3, KS4 and Post-16, leading to strong outcomes.
• Strong professional development record relevant to the post
• Leading effective intervention strategies
• Contribution to faculty enrichment activities
• Successful and innovative curriculum planning
• Effective coaching/mentoring of staff
• Strategies to raise achievement related to relevant key stage/exam courses
• Competence in using student data to monitor and improve performance
• Outstanding pedagogy and understanding how to disseminate it
• Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students including SEN, EAL and high achievers
• ICT competence and capability
• Identifying barriers to learning and a range of strategies to support students
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
  • Further relevant qualifications, desirable
  • Strong professional development record relevant to the post, desirable
  • Accurate observation of lessons, desirable
  • Experience of implementing successful improvements and change at a faculty level, desirable
  • Evidence of outstanding teaching and learning, desirable
  • Leading an effective faculty, desirable
  • Leading extra-curricular activities and trips abroad, desirable
  • Effective strategies for self-evaluation and strategic planning, desirable

What the school offers its staff

Why Choose us?

• We are committed to excellence that values staff and students.
• An opportunity to work in a supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow.
• A full and varied CPD programme offering teaching and leadership development for our staff.
• Wider opportunities to be involved across schools as part of Equa Multi Academy Trust.

Benefits we offer:

• Free use of our fitness suite at dedicated times.
• Plenty of free on-site parking.
• Access to the Cycle to Work and Tech schemes.
• Employee Support Programme.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Strong ECT Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Children in Our School Policy and our Policy and Code of Conduct for Safe Practice are available on our website. An online profile search will be conducted and references will be sought on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The post is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS to include children's barred list checks. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions.

This job post has expired.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DL-MFL Recruitment Pack pdf Mar 23.pdf - 344 KB (opens in new tab)

About The John of Gaunt School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The John of Gaunt School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@jogschool.org
• Phone number: 01225 711158
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-john-of-gaunt-school (opens in new tab)

The John of Gaunt School is large and dynamic school with approximately 1270 students on roll. We are currently a single Academy and actively promote collaboration with our feeder primary schools through the Trowbridge Schools’ Social Enterprise - Collaborative Schools Ltd and the West Wiltshire Alliance; a partnership of 8 secondary schools and Wiltshire College. Our school roll is rising significantly each year and our reputation has accelerated over the last two years. We are now at the forefront educational practice and we are delighted that our recent changes are accelerating the progress of our students. We will be joining Equa Multi Academy Trust on 1 April 2023 and therefore if successful, you will be employed directly by the Trust. Details about Equa MAT can be found on their website https://equa.org.uk .

Arranging a visit to The John of Gaunt School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@jogschool.org.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Wiltshire and Swindon