Head of Spanish
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QEThis job expired on 23 September 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
23 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2a £3,214
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Spanish to join our MFL team. Our department has a real commitment to their subjects as well as a continuing drive for all students to achieve their very best.
The successful candidate will be well qualified, experienced and a highly enthusiastic curriculum leader who can further raise learning standards for all in the Modern Foreign Languages Department. The Department is a strong and supportive team, innovative in their teaching methods and committed to every student achieving as highly as possible. Our planning and resourcing ensures we are facing the curriculum reforms with enthusiasm, confidence and creativity.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2024
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and we are very aware that the positive contribution of all staff is a significant factor in the success and long-term sustainability of our Academy. Without the energy, drive and enthusiasm of our staff, the Academy would not be in the successful place it is today or as prepared to face new challenges in the future. We are committed to developing well-being initiatives to support all of our staff and are able to offer:
- A dedicated staff Wellbeing Committee.
- Refer a Friend payment scheme, plus a welcome bonus for your friend
- A £1,000 welcome bonus to all new employees
- Access to trained staff Mental Health First Aiders
- A developmental and supportive culture for continued professional development. The school strives to deliver personalised pathways and opportunities in order to enhance the growth and development of all staff members.
- A stunning rural location.
- HR Services on site.
- Eye Tests. Reimbursement on eye tests
- Free annual Flu Vaccinations for all staff.
- Access to 24/7 telephone counselling service for staff and their immediate family via Health Assured
- Free access to our Fitness Suite.
- Pension Schemes. GMAT offers a defined benefit pension scheme which is supported by school contributions as well as those of the employee. GMAT has two pension schemes, the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Healthy Eating. Our in-house catering firm Innovate offer a healthy range of food at both break and lunch-time. Staff are entitled to a free lunch if undertaking an evening duty.
- Free and secure Car Parking on site.
- PTA. We have a very active PTA group that all staff can get involved in if they wish.
PLUS, A BRAND-NEW EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEME FOR SEPTEMBER 2024!
Including:
- Car Scheme
- Private Health Care Options
- Discounts & Cashback Schemes
- And much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
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About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
Arranging a visit to Guilsborough Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk.
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