Head of MFL

Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  29 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 April 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: £39,929.00 - £57,363.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR2c (£8,279)

Head of MFL job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We require, for a September 2024 start, an enthusiastic and highly committed Head of MFL, who will be instrumental in continuing the progress our MFL team have made over the last five years. The MFL team has undergone rapid changes with significant improvements in teaching and learning already in place. We want to recruit a colleague to accelerate this progress and make a significant contribution to student achievement across all age ranges, whilst also increasing the number of students opting for Spanish at GCSE.

The successful candidate will:

• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be committed to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour;
• Confidently and strategically lead an experienced MFL department;
• Develop a love of learning and pride in the subject;
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy.

This is an ideal opportunity for colleagues who aspire to work as a senior leader in the future, as the role will involve significant leadership responsibility. If you are able to motivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about languages, have an interest in being at the cutting edge and are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• A degree in a modern foreign language;
• Qualified Teacher Status (ability to teach to Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5);
• Previous experience working as an MFL teacher;
• Be versatile to take on a range of activities;
• Have the ability to work within a team;
• Have high expectations of all learners.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;
• An innovative curriculum;
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;
• Progression opportunities both internally and externally;
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

The young people at Ormiston Forge Academy deserve nothing less than the best and so if you can be the best then we would very much like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Dr Lisa Mason, Principal, on 01384 566598 or email lisa.mason@oatforge.co.uk.

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 Ormiston Forge Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1686 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Forge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-forge-academy

Secondary Academy with Sixth Form provision. Part of Ormiston Academies Trust

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