Teacher of MFL
The Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QEThis job expired on 18 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
18 March 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Leigh Academy has an excitingopportunityto appoint an inspirational and outstandingTeacher of MFLto joinour Modern Foreign Languagesfaculty from September 2024. This role is ideal for those seekingto inspire students at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and also inspire our team of dedicated, talented and experienced staff.We can offer a supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one, the opportunity to work under strong and dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all, and a team of talented MFL staff at all stages of their career. We are seeking a teacher who can confidently deliver both Spanish and French.
We’re keen to hear from you if:
- You are passionate about your subject
- You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
- You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students
What the school offers its staff
In return, we are offering:
- A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
- The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level, BTEC and IB diploma groups
- The chance to join and be part of an Academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
- A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
- Well motivated and receptive learners across our Academy
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance.
Working with us at The Leigh Academy: The Leigh Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. Overall the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages of their career. Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning terraces and classrooms built around a daylit winter garden give the academy a unique and special character.The purpose built academy has the most up-to-date, technologically advanced facilities available. It is divided into four Colleges each containing 400 students aged 11-18 taught by their own staff. Our dedicated and energetic staff make a real difference to the lives of our students. We believe that these smaller schools within the Academy develop deeper relationships and lay stronger foundations for learning which underpin outstanding achievement.The principles that have taken us on our exciting journey remain: namely, a passion for learning; a commitment to trying new ways to inspire and motivate young minds; and a dedication to helping each student fulfil their potential by encouraging them to explore all that life has to offer. Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.
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.
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About The Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Leigh Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Isabelle.cochrane@LATrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 412 258
Arranging a visit to The Leigh Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Isabelle.cochrane@LATrust.org.uk.
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