Head of Modern Foreign Languages
St Augustine Academy, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AEThis job expired on 30 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 September 2023
Latest start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
30 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 May 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
Subjects
- French, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS - TLR2C plus a R&R of up to £5,000*
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic leader of Modern Foreign Languages, to lead a department of dedicated staff. Applicants will have experience in teaching French and/or Spanish to students of all abilities supporting them to reach their academic potential. The successful applicant will be able to work in a fast paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, be dedicated to improving performance and have the drive and ambition to effect change. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring and aspirational individual to develop a thriving MFL department.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a well-established and friendly team of specialist teachers of Languages who work collaboratively to ensure quality first teaching is the priority for all students. Teachers of modern foreign languages teach both KS3 and KS4. Students study AQA GCSE at Key Stage 4 and a comprehensive Key Stage 3 scheme is in place with shared resources.
As a school we are proud to offer our KS3 students timetabled enrichment each week. All staff are expected to offer an activity for this Enrichment which could be related to the teacher’s specialist subject or an area in which they are passionate about. This is an excellent opportunity for both staff and students to benefit from a wider curriculum and gives an opportunity for staff to promote our school ethos with students beyond the boundaries of their classrooms.
This role will also include being responsible for the pastoral care of a Mentor group.
Further details about the role
A Recruitment and Retention payment of up to £5,000 may be offered for the right candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts will be subject to satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Augustine Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 740 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Augustine Academy website
- Email address
- ylambert@saa.woodard.co.uk
St Augustine Academy is a small, caring, inclusive school committed to providing an education that allows every student to succeed and flourish in our Christian community, for all faiths and none. We believe the very purpose of school and education is to help young people grow and develop so that no door is closed to them in their lives.
We are an inspirational community, with high standards of discipline creating a disruption free learning environment. Our broad curriculum is exciting and knowledge-rich to engage, excite and challenge all students, regardless of their starting level. Our successful grammar stream adds further challenge and pace.
At St Augustine Academy we promote courage, compassion, and community as well as a desire to learn and achieve. These values are guided by our school motto, “Together with God we achieve.” We believe that the sum of all our parts is much greater than any individual part. We work with students, families, and our local community to bring about the best opportunities for all members of our academy.
Arranging a visit to St Augustine Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ylambert@saa.woodard.co.uk.
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