Subject Leader of Languages
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJThis job expired on 21 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2c: £8,279
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Norton Knatchbull School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Subject Leader of Languages to start in September 2025. We welcome applicants from either selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students. The successful applicant will be expected to have experience of teaching Spanish or French up to and including A Level, and a proven track record of examination success, as well as the ability to teach French or Spanish in KS3. You must be an excellent classroom practitioner who leads by example, be able to inspire and be ambitious in your expectations of both colleagues and students.
What the school offers its staff
At The Norton Knatchbull School, we are fortunate to have an exceptional team of hard-working and dedicated staff. We strongly believe in investing in people and supporting their growth. We actively support our colleagues in career development and value initiative and ambition at every stage. Staff progression is carefully monitored through a comprehensive Performance Management Review (PMR), and ongoing opportunities for personal development are offered through our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. As well as formal and informal training, we offer coaching, mentoring and peer support to ensure the progression of all our staff. Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) have an open door policy, providing staff with a supportive space for one-on-one discussions whenever needed.
In line with our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to equal opportunities for all job applicants. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community, and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. As part of this commitment, we regularly celebrate culture days and events, and are proud to have achieved the RACE Charter Mark at bronze level.
We are also excited to offer additional staff benefits that promote health and wellbeing. Through our partnership with the award-winning healthcare provider Benenden Health, we provide free membership to all participating staff, granting access to a wide range of benefits. To further support a healthy and eco-friendly commute, we offer a Cycle to Work scheme. Additionally, we encourage staff to participate in in-house "Well Being" sessions - whether to explore new hobbies, such as badminton and running clubs, or simply to unwind with colleagues.
At The Norton Knatchbull School, we recognise that our staff are one of our greatest assets, and we remain committed to their professional growth, wellbeing and success.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1274 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website
- Email address
- eblunt@nks.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01233 620045
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
Arranging a visit to The Norton Knatchbull School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eblunt@nks.kent.sch.uk.
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