Head of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish - Maternity Cover)
St Paul's Academy, London, SE2 9PX5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS / LP (Inner London)
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated and committed Head of MFL who will lead and inspire our Spanish department during this maternity cover period; someone who is skilled in building positive relationships with staff, students, and parents, with a commitment to student progress and success. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced subject leader or Head of Department with a track record of positive impact and someone who can make a dynamic impact on teaching standards, student engagement, and curriculum development in a supportive school community here at St Paul’s Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Collaborative work environment in a school with a strong community ethos.
Professional growth and development opportunities including comprehensive CPD opportunities through the SSAT AFL programme, supporting staff in developing their skills in Assessment for Learning and enhancing teacher effectiveness.
Private healthcare benefits
Professional subscription to The Key and The National College for CPD and policy and practice support.
Restructured meeting schedule to provide increased time for departments to meet, collaborate and develop.
Supportive senior leadership team
Free use of the academy’s well-equipped gym facilities
On-site parking (subject to availability)
The Elizabeth Line is on our doorstep, giving both flexibility in travel and access to a wealth of places across London, Heathrow, Reading, Slough, Kent and the South East.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Paul's Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Paul's Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8311 3868
St Paul’s Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:
• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning
• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community
• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests of our students and staff
Arranging a visit to St Paul's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk.
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