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Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Dartford Grammar School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW

This job expired on 3 February 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  20 April 2020

• Closing date

  3 February 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 January 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £25,543 to £41,635
• Additional allowances:

  CPD ; TLR

Head of Modern Foreign Languages job summary

‘THE SUNDAY TIMES SCHOOL OF THE YEAR’ Enjoy teaching at DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL Roll: 1510 (591 in the sixth form) (Boys 11-18, Girls 16-18) HEAD OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES required for Easter or September 2020 MPS/UPS + TLR 1b + LFA A rare opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to lead an important department in a school offering excellence within the state sector. In September 2018 the school became a Hub of Excellence in MFL Pedagogy, a new government initiative to raise standards and interest in languages, working as one of nine lead schools in the country. This post offers exceptional opportunities to an outstanding teacher seeking additional responsibilities or an experienced Head of MFL looking for significant amounts of Sixth Form MFL teaching in a school with an international reputation for MFL. As this is a re-advertisement, previous candidates will be considered on request. Dartford Grammar School is one of the highest performing schools nationally at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with excellent facilities designated as ’outstandingly successful’ in successive national and international inspections. The ability to teach one MFL up to KS5 is essential. Teaching another subject up to KS4 and a willingness to be an active participant in the extra-curricular life of the school would be an advantage. We are keen to hear from you if you are: • an excellent classroom practitioner • committed to raising achievement and transforming learning • well-organised, conscientious and able to work effectively as part of a team We should like to extend an opportunity for you to meet with a senior member of staff, Mr Geary (Assistant Headteacher) or Mr Williams (Director of MFL Hub). Please use the contact details below to arrange this confidential meeting. For further details and an application pack please contact the school (telephone: 01322 223039; fax: 01322 291426; e-mail: adennett@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk) Please return a completed application form, to the Headmaster, Mr W J Oakes, Dartford Grammar School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent DA1 2HW. Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020 Interview date to be confirmed (The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate) The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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 Dartford Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1539 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dartford Grammar School website
• Email address: adennett@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dartford-grammar-school

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.

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