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  • Start date details

    September 2024

  • Closing date

    6 May 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 April 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

Subject

French

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • is committed to enhancing student learning and experience
  • is passionate about their subject and keen to make a difference to children’s lives
  • has a strong subject knowledge, positive outlook, and commitment to living and breathing our school’s values
  • keen to lead and develop within a culture that embraces professional learning

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:

  • being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards a shared mission of nurturing ambition, delivering excellence, and enriching children’s lives
  • our Trust commitment to continued invest in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be
  • a clear set of RKLT values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, kindness, and promotion of positive wellbeing

We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including our excellent pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers, home technology benefit and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

Further details about the role

Do you have the ambition to secure a Programme Lead role within the MFL faculty at Harrogate Grammar School?

This is a superb career opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring French subject specialist, to lead on identified roles within the Modern Foreign Languages faculty. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and teaching French across all key stages, including A Level in our large and successful Sixth Form.

Our school is a large comprehensive school, where we encourage all children to develop their strengths and feel empowered to be the best that they can be. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter, and we work hard to close the gap and provide a genuinely inclusive curriculum.

As a valued member of HGS, you will receive recognition for achievements, along with opportunities for development and coaching. These are available for you in return for hard work, commitment, and a passion for maximising the life chances of every student.

Commitment to safeguarding

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

Applying for the job

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About Harrogate Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
2115 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

Arranging a visit to Harrogate Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

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