Head of MFL

Ormiston NEW Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  9 May 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  22 April 2024

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: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) M1-UPS3, TLR to be confirmed

Head of MFL job summary

We are looking for a Head of MFL who is able to teach Spanish to KS3-KS5.

It is an exciting time for Ormiston NEW Academy, filled with anticipation, opportunity and growth. The academy has reached a point of expansion and is seeking out more teachers to help us cope with this welcome demand and serve our wonderful children. We hope you can join us on our journey and help us make a positive impact on our students.

Our teachers teach because they love to impart knowledge and work with and inspire young people. They are passionate about learning, have a deep love for their subject and ensure students get the best support they need to improve.

Ormiston NEW Academy, recently graded Ofsted 'Good', is a school based on a clear and defined pedagogical model and explicitly taught behavioural norms. This is creating a place of joy, industry and excellence that is rapidly growing. The latest inspection report praises the school’s leaders for creating a "culture where positive behaviour and discipline are celebrated". It says that NEW Academy is a “vibrant school”, that students “enjoy coming to” and where they are “safe”. Students at NEW Academy understand that they must try their best and strive for excellence at all times,” In the most recent Ofsted inspection one student told inspectors, “I know that today will not be my best, because tomorrow will be better”.

You may have already guessed that we are looking for even more teaching and learning experts at Ormiston NEW Academy, teaching and indeed inspirational teaching is at the heart of what we are doing here and our principal has a five-year vision of transformation. If you are passionate and committed to transforming the lives of students, then we want you to join us.

Standing out from the crowd in the education sector, amongst so many bold claims and buzz words, is difficult but we think you'll be interested in the way we do things here. Our thoughtful approach, driven by your expertise, ensures that we are creating the best opportunities for young people. So, come and visit us, challenge us, talk to us. We're good at listening and we’re relentless in wanting the best for our students, staff and extended community.

Ormiston NEW Academy caters for 11 to 19-year olds, with 1000 students on roll, we provide a vibrant learning environment with first-class facilities. Our Academy is a member of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England. OAT educates over 30,000 pupils across six English regions, in 31 secondary schools, seven primary schools and one special school. They are one of the longest established trusts and have been sponsoring academies since 2009. Their mission is to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom.

For further information please contact Amelia Webb (HR Officer) by email: awebb@onewa.co.uk

Applications must be received by 12pm on Friday 9th May 2024.

Ormiston NEW 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 NEW Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ormiston NEW Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-new-academy (opens in new tab)

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