Head of MFL
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TFThis job expired on 28 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
June 2023
Closing date
28 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2023
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
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2a: £3,017
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate for this position will receive an Outwood Welcome Bonus of £5,000 in addition to the annual salary. This will be paid in the first month's salary.
The MFL Department offers French and German therefore successful applicants are required to be able to teach French and German ideally both to GCSE. The TLR for this post is nominally TLR 2a (£3,017) but is negotiable for an exceptional candidate.We are looking for individuals who love their subject, have a passion to develop this in others, and are committed to putting Students First..
We are seeking a Head of MFL with the drive and vision to deliver excellence in languages lessons for all year groups. You should possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’. You will ensure effective teaching and learning is in place in MFL to ensure outstanding outcomes for students and increased numbers studying MFL at GCSE.
A Recruitment and Retention Allowance will be available for exceptional candidates.
In MFL there is a dedicated team of Directors who invest in staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality subject specific training programmes to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.
The MFL Department offers (SPECIFY LANGUAGE/LANGUAGES) therefore successful applicants are required to be able to teach (SPECIFY LANGUAGE/LANGUAGES)to GCSE. We welcome applications from ECT teachers or experienced professionals. We are looking for individuals who love their subject, have a passion to develop this in others, and are committed to putting Students First.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is rated Good by Ofsted and we are delighted to be based in the market town of Stockton-on-Tees, in vibrant County Durham.
The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2016 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
Our people are at the heart of our success. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is at the forefront of education and training; we are part of the School-Led Development Trust that will lead the new National Institute of Teaching. Being part of the Trust therefore means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, and with scope to build a career across a range of schools.
Further details about the role
As a Trust, we are always planning ahead and are excited about welcoming new recruits to come and join us who share our vision of “Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives”.
Every effort will be made to try and accommodate any specific requirements so that no-one is at a disadvantage. We are really keen to ensure that you have as much information to proceed with your application as possible, so if you would like a conversation either about the academy or the position, please email Nicola Harris-Jukes, Senior Director of MFL on n.harris-jukes@outwood.com, who will be happy to assist.
For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com> Careers.
Closing date: 8.00am on 28 March 2023.
Interview date: 31 March 2023.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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.
About Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- j.buttery@bishopsgarth.outwood.com
School location
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