EBACC Achievement Leader & Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Modern Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2c

EBACC Achievement Leader & Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French) job summary

In line with our TORCH values, we are ambitious for all our students and passionate about removing barriers to ensure all students can access a highly academic curriculum. The leadership team are seeking an experienced linguist to lead the growth of uptake within the EBACC, where numbers of students choosing to study a language is the limiting factor. This role provides an exciting leadership opportunity to influence teaching and learning and curriculum opportunities across a number of subject areas within the EBACC whilst maintaining subject specialism in a modern foreign language.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to teach French to KS4 with the possibility of developing a second language in the future. The EBACC Achievement Leader will:

be responsible for providing strategic leadership of the EBACC. They are responsible for provision of high quality learning and outcomes for young people within their area of responsibility. They are expected to actively contribute to the calm learning environment and general order of the school by providing first line intervention of behaviour management to support staff within their team.

focus on driving recruitment to and achievement within the EBACC.

will have specific responsibility for driving improvements in T&L, coaching and Intervention.

will line manage the Head of MFL.

will maximise enrichment opportunities beyond the taught curriculum.

will support delivery of the wider, enriched curriculum in line with the school strategy as lead by the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Personal Development.

will be expected to meet the generic responsibilities of a teacher as identified in the Teacher Standards.

The Team

You will work alongside energetic middle leaders who are committed to removing barriers for young people to allow them to achieve their best.

You will join a strong team of collaborators who drive whole school teaching and learning.

The MFL team has highly committed and experienced linguists who are keen to grow access, opportunities and success both within the taught MFL curriculum and the enriched curriculum.

What we can offer You

It is an exciting time to join Bridlington School as we continue to strengthen relationships with other local Education providers including nearby Secondary Schools and Primary Feeders. This provides opportunity to be involved in transition and outreach work, but also connections with peers across the local area.

The school has a genuine and sustained focus on reducing workload, particularly in relation to marking and feedback.

You will join a dynamic and experienced leadership team who can assist your own career aims including progression. Many of our senior staff joined Bridlington School as NQTs/ECTs.

About You

We seek an individual who is passionate about Modern Foreign Languages, who will stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities whilst ensuring the importance of inclusive education for all learners. You will have an innovative outlook and a commitment to the role together with a clear ambition and enthusiasm for Modern Foreign Languages and be fully involved in the life of the school.

The successful candidate will:

have a passion to enthuse students using expertise in Modern Foreign Languages

have strategic leadership ability

have expertise and a passion for pedagogy

teach French to KS3 and GCSE and possibly A level

teach a second MFL to KS3 and if appropriate GCSE

be outgoing, flexible and adaptable to cope with demands of the role

have a commitment to professional development

have experience of working with children

be able to manage a whole classroom environment

be a form tutor and support the academic and pastoral development of your tutor group

have a passion for extra-curricular/enrichment activities

Application Process

The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.

We do not accept CV's

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 30th May

Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd June - if you have not heard from the school by Friday 6th June, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Applying for the job

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About Bridlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 969 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridlington School website
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