Head of Spanish
Ormiston Venture Academy, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
21 April 2025
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Modern Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR available
Head of Spanish job summary
Are you ready to join our team for your next step, or are you an experienced teacher looking for more?
You would be working with a committed and passionate Head of Faculty who has ensured our students are making excellent progress in both languages.
We are excited to offer you this opportunity to join our Venture team. This post offers experienced teachers a fantastic step in your career in an outstanding academy that places equal value on enjoyment and achievement. The role includes working with our Head of Faculty to deliver the highest quality curriculum with a focus on leading on Spanish. This requires a strong practitioner who is ready to lead within a curriculum area. A TLR is available for this post, this will be discussed at interview.
We have excellent support and training to enable you to focus on your development within a collaborative environment. We are looking for you to inspire a passion for Languages through our exciting curriculum.
Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted May 2013) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, staff development and in partnerships beyond Venture. Our academy offers exciting development and progression opportunities through a range of pathways in both leadership and subject expertise.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Purpose of the job
As a Teacher you are required to be competent in all elements of the Teacher Standards, to discharge the Teachers Responsibilities as set out in the Contractual Framework for Teachers of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and to act in accordance with the School’s ethos, policies and practices, under the direction of the Principal.
Your focus will be on leading curriculum development, delivery and impact. You will focus on ensuring the progress for all students in MFL by working with other teachers and leaders across the organisation. You will support colleagues to deliver their curriculum to the very highest standards and build on the quality of MFL in the local area. This is a unique, exciting opportunity for career development towards wider school leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture academy and requires you to enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.
Please apply by the closing date of 31 January 2025, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ormiston Venture Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 887 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- Ormiston Venture Academy website (opens in new tab)
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