Director of Learning: MFL
The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EHThis 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
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
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Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 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
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About The John of Gaunt School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The John of Gaunt School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@jogschool.org
- Phone number
- 01225 711158
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 .
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