Head of Department (MFL)
King Edward VII Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QBThis job expired on 16 September 2022
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
16 September 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 July 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR of £4398
Head of Department (MFL) job summary
Head of Department (MFL)
Permanent, Full time
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR of £4398
Starting January 2023 (Earlier if possible)
King Edward VII Academy
King Edward VII Academy is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead the MFL Department. Languages are valued highly at our Academy with Ebacc. results significantly above national average and as such we are currently offering French and Spanish and plan to additionally include German from 2023. A’ level languages are also offered in the Sixth Form and pupils are successful. We are proud to be one of the few North Norfolk providers to be able to do this at present therefore this is a significant opportunity which is supported by the Assistant Principal, a passionate Francophile.This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative community of teachers and mentors who are dedicated to ensuring students develop the knowledge, communication skills and character needed to lead great lives, travel the world and be happy and successful.
King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse and comprehensive 11-18 school. Our school is calm, orderly and purposeful. Our school culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines. These enable our teachers to focus on the subjects they love and are expert in.
As part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked the top comprehensive schools group for secondary progress, we offer high-quality, personalised professional development in addition to excellent career development opportunities. You will have the opportunities to help your career flourish, in a supportive and stimulating environment.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Joanne Wiseman, PA to the Principal, at: joannewiseman@kesacademy.org.uk or Julie Wilson Assistant Principal at juliewilson@kesacdemy.org.uk.
To apply for this role please click the button on this page to complete the online application form.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 16th September 2022
Interview date: w/c 26th September 2022
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About King Edward VII Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King Edward VII Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@inspirationtrust.org
King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse and comprehensive 11-18 school. Our school is calm, orderly and purposeful. Our school culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines. These enable our teachers to focus on the subjects they love and are expert in.
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