Head of Languages
Turing House School, Twickenham, TW2 6LHThis job expired on 11 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
11 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
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- Teacher working hours as per the Burgundy book
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2b £4788
Head of Languages job summary
Are you passionate about teaching? Are you looking for an inspirational school that provides the rare opportunities that a growing school does? Do you want to be supported in your career development? Then come and join us at Turing House School.
Turing House School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Languages to join our dynamic and energetic team in January 2023. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an outstanding languages teacher seeking to take the next step in their career or an experienced leader looking for a new challenge as part of our highly effective Middle Leadership team. Spanish is the language currently taught at the school, with at least 70% of students taking Spanish at GCSE, and there is a French club.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the personality, drive and skills to lead and develop the department.
- Be a practitioner who leads by example with the ability to teach inspirational lessons across the key stages.
- Be flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences and ensuring all students achieve the best possible outcomes.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references. Turing House School is an equal opportunity employer. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.
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About Turing House School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Turing House School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@turinghouseschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02080696100
Turing House School is an inspirational growing 11-19 secondary school. This September we welcomed our third cohort into our sixth form. Our first seven years have established us as a successful and exceptionally popular school, being oversubscribed for every intake. In May 2018, we were delighted when Ofsted judged us as good overall with outstanding leadership and management as well as personal development, behaviour and welfare. In April 2022, we moved into our new permanent in Whitton site with state-of-the-art facilities.
To continue to develop the vision for Turing House School, we need the very best staff who are able to embed our ethos into their teaching and wider school life. We have already created a wonderful environment for young people to learn and mature in and we continue to develop this as we settle into our permanent site. Our aim is that all our students can be equipped to progress to the jobs, training and higher education most suited to their talents and abilities, irrespective of their social or economic circumstances and ultimately have high aspirations for themselves and their future.
You will join us at an exciting time with the first full academic year on our permanent site, providing a rare opportunity for inspirational teachers to make a mark on the school and develop their careers with us.
Why work for Turing House School:
• In April 2022, we moved into our new permanent site in Whitton with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other.
• All staff are proud to be part of the school and feel supported by the open-door policy of Senior Leadership
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development with cross trust support from RET and training
• Staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the school’s priorities. Happy teachers make a happy school.
• Staff benefits include a laptop for all teaching staff, free flu jab, staff exercise sessions, regular social events, weekly staff bulletins and staff appreciation shout out board.
• To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form in many subject areas. Our sixth form opened in September 2020.
• Free tea and coffee in the staffroom as well as free delicious meals from our catering company on days where you carry out break or lunch duties.
Here’s what Ofsted have to say:
“Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff are enthusiastic and enjoy working in the school. There is strong sense of teamwork across the whole school community.”
“Leaders have established an open culture at the school where there is a clear sense of teamwork and community across staff and pupils alike. Everyone takes pride in the school. It is a welcoming and vibrant place. High expectations across the school have secured high standards of behaviour.”
Teachers’ Testimonials:
“Behaviour is exceptional. Motivation is high. There is a lot of enthusiasm and aspiration to do well in class. Most students are following expectations and are caring about their work outside of the classroom. I get to eat lunch and have time away from screens. This has had a huge improvement on my own health and my lessons.”
“Staff are incredibly supportive and positive. Expectations are made clear and help is always at hand. Students are incredibly self-motivated and behaviour is minimal.”
Parent Testimonial:
“I think Turing House is a fabulous school full of hard-working, dedicated and inspirational staff and students. Thank you for everything you do for the school, it is very much appreciated”.
Arranging a visit to Turing House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@turinghouseschool.org.uk.
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