Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Winton Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HTThis job expired on 18 February 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
18 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive United Learning Pay Scale
Additional allowances
Competitive TLR for CTL
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is an ambitious and motivated French and Spanish classroom practitioner across all key stages (Spanish KS4 essential, French KS3 essential and KS4 desirable)
- Is able to evidence effective teaching and learning in current role and GCSE results which reflect this through both attainment and progress against national expectations.
- Has Qualified Teacher Status
- Is committed to the safeguarding of children
- Has a degree or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrates high levels of professionalism at all times and is a role model for others
- Is able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders at all levels
- Has an understanding of the new GCSE specifications for Edexcel (first examination 2026)
- Is committed to the wider aspects of the Academies life including extra-curricular activities
- Is committed to leading a dynamic and forward thinking MFL team
- Is able to help develop high quality schemes of learning and quality assure their implementation across the department
- Is able to hold staff to account for the progress of students across the MFL department
- Is committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and a belief that enjoyable learning is the most effective learning
- Is committed to the Academies strategic commitment, purpose and intent
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff highly and treat workload very seriously. Our systems are high leverage, ensuring you can really focus on your core purpose – teaching, in a sustainable way, unhindered by bureaucracy or poor behaviour.
We offer flexible working and offer a wide range of CPD opportunities for staff pooled from a wealth of experience and expertise both in the Academies and across the United Learning group.
The Academies value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Glenmoor and Winton Academies are two outstanding Academies and the highest performing nonselective schools in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and would welcome any potential applicant visiting the Academies and meeting the Principal prior to applying. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please contact the Principal’s PA, Di Cripps on dcripps@glenmoorandwinton.org.uk
Winton Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2018 and was graded outstanding in all areas. Glenmoor was inspected in June 2019 and was also graded outstanding in all areas. ‘The quality of teaching is consistently high across all subjects and for all groups of pupils’. (Ofsted 2019).
Glenmoor and Winton Academies are part of United Learning. When you join United Learning, you can be confident that you will receive the opportunities, guidance and materials you need to be the very best teacher you can be. As a long-established group of schools, stretching from the North West to the South Coast, one of the many benefits of joining us is the breadth and depth of resources and support available. With a shared curriculum, subject advisors, a national pool of peers, coaching, mentoring and individual CPD plans, your teaching career will develop and grow as much as you want it to. The strength of our group is determined by our people, which is why we seek to recruit and support the very best educators, with the skills and enthusiasm to inspire our young people. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are determined to build a culture where difference is valued and celebrated. In creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, we are committed to continuing to improve the diversity of staff within each of our schools and central teams. United Learning has also teamed up with ‘Perkbox’ to provide employees with a great selection of flexible rewards including salary sacrifice schemes and access to a variety of retail discounts.
For further information and to apply please visit:
www.glenmoorandwinton.org.uk
https://www.unitedlearningcareers.org.uk
Further details about the role
The Academies are seeking to appoint a Head of MFL who is an experienced and excellent classroom practitioner with a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish at KS3 and KS4 level and ideally have knowledge of French in order to lead effectively across the two subjects. We are looking for a conscientious, dedicated team-player who has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Modern Foreign Languages with the ability to enthuse students and colleagues alike.
They will need to have in-depth and up to date knowledge of current developments in MFL teaching and the upcoming changes to GCSE examination requirements in order to lead and develop a team of eight teachers.
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 Winton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 908 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Winton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@glenmoorandwinton.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01202527818
Winton Academy is an 11-16 high performing school situated in the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth. Winton is an all boys secondary school which is co-located with Glenmoor Academy.
Glenmoor and Winton Academies are the highest performing schools in Bournemouth and have recently been graded outstanding by Ofsted in all areas.
Arranging a visit to Winton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@glenmoorandwinton.org.uk.
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