Head of MFL
The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy), Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AAThis job expired on 28 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
28 May 2024 at 9:11am
Date listed
21 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30000 - £46525 per annum
Head of MFL job summary
Salary: MPR/UPR +TLR 2b + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024
We seek a dedicated and innovative leader for our Modern Foreign Languages Department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. With a focus on French language instruction for Key Stages 3 and 4, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for languages and a track record of raising student attainment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and a commitment to driving student achievement. They will possess the creativity to deliver engaging and practical lessons that inspire students to excel. By fostering a culture of high expectations, they will empower learners to reach their full potential across both key stages.
Joining our team at The Rawlett School offers unparalleled professional development and collaboration opportunities within Academies Enterprise Trust. Committed to our mission of providing an excellent education for every child, we prioritise social equality and enrichment opportunities within our diverse community.
Our MFL curriculum goes beyond language proficiency, integrating cultural exploration and enrichment activities. Students develop competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, supported by a foundation of grammar and vocabulary. Cultural events and celebrations like Lunar New Year and Bastille Day enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse traditions.
At KS4, students undertake AQA examinations, honing their ability to communicate effectively with native speakers. Our French studies aim to broaden horizons and foster a deeper understanding of global cultures. Through immersive experiences such as visits to France, including destinations like Paris and Boulogne, students gain invaluable language skills and cultural insights.
Closing Date: 27th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy)
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1038 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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The Rawlett School has a strong and positive reputation locally based on a history of success. We create remarkable students and encourage each to find what is remarkable about themselves. There is an ethos of working together to focus on both academic success and the broader curriculum to encourage confidence and enthusiasm in our students.
The Rawlett School is a special place. We are very proud of our achievements and visitors always comment on the positivity around the academy. As you walk around you will see active lessons based on mutual respect and within a calm learning environment. People matter at Rawlett and leadership is evident across the curriculum. Students lead others to prepare our learners for lifelong learning and their next steps. Whether they progress to higher education, further education or the world of work, on leaving Rawlett we are proud that our students are able to make a positive contribution as responsible and caring young people.
We aim to provide students with a wide range of extra-curricular activities to support their personal and academic progress. There are a wide range of sporting opportunities for students of all abilities where traditional and non-traditional games and sports are offered. International School status has helped us develop learning partnerships with schools in other countries to support the focus on skills essential for the 21st century. The curriculum offers students a wide range of opportunities to become good citizens within our local community.
We are proud that our learning experience extends beyond the formal curriculum. The Rawlett Sports Centre provides a range of sporting and recreational activities for young people and the local community. Links with our feeder primary schools are enhanced by the Sports Leaders Awards Level 1 and 2 gained by older students who plan and deliver activities for local junior school pupils. A huge number of visits and trips take place each year to support the curriculum but most importantly develop the skills of the whole child.
Our academic success continues each year and is based firmly in our belief in our Learning Community between staff, students and parents/carers where we share the responsibility of nurturing each child to achieve their potential through open communication.
Parents always have a choice of school and Rawlett is a local school of choice for a reason. Numbers increase each year based on strong learning partnerships and this in turn creates our positive local reputation. Always looking to improve, the Academies EnterpriseTrust shares our values and encourages us to find our remarkable- in each and every child.
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