Head of Modern Foreign Languages

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE

24 days remaining to apply

• 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, department, curriculum or phase
• 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.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Head of MFL Job Description and Person Spec 2023.pdf - 141 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Augustine Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 757 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Augustine Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ylambert@saa.woodard.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-academy (opens in new tab)

St Augustine Academy is committed to providing an principal education that ensures all students succeed and make the best of the opportunities and experiences available to them. Our core principles are based upon the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our students. We believe that students engage fully and reach their maximum potential when the environment is both caring and orderly, combined with teaching that fires their imagination and brings learning to life. Embedded in our curriculum are many opportunities for students to access the essential skills that have been identified by numerous employers as fundamental for successful employment. We place great emphasis upon leadership, teamwork, creative solutions and innovation. Our curriculum provides numerous opportunities for these and other relevant skills to be introduced, practised and mastered so that when our students go forward into the world of work they are fully prepared. The core purpose of academies is to transform the education and life chances of not only individuals but also the local community. We exemplify these notions as we seek to inspire our current students and those of future generations to succeed. We have a great deal to offer our community and look forward to working with others in ensuring that we genuinely do make a difference to the life chances of our students.

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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