Assistant Subject Leader in Modern Foreign Languages

In every way the Modern Foreign Languages Department mirrors the aims and beliefs of the school. All staff work hard, supported by a committed management team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning. Arden pupils love to acquire new knowledge and skills; our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver engaging, challenging lessons to committed pupils, supported by caring families.  

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Languages to take on the responsibility of second in department. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department and will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn. The successful applicant will be able to teach across all key stages and the ability to teach A Level Spanish and GCSE French is essential and the ability to teach German would be desirable.

The department currently has eight full time members of staff. Students are offered a choice of languages including French, Spanish, German and Italian at GCSE and French, Spanish and German at A Level. Approximately 60% of students choose at least one language at GCSE and the Language Department has seen continuous increases in GCSE results at Grades A-C over the last three years; summer 2017 saw a pass rate of 82% across all GCSE languages.

The school has a proven record of success at GCSE and A Level.  In summer 2017, 84% of pupils gained A*-C/9-4 grades in 5 or more subjects with 84% of students also gaining a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics (66% gaining grade 5 or above). The progress 8 measure rose from 0.27 to 0.37. 36% of GCSE grades awarded were at A*/A and 42% of pupils achieved the English Baccalaureate. At A Level 99% of pupils achieved A*-E with an average grade per candidate of a B-.

The Academy offers CPD opportunities, childcare vouchers, pension and cycle to work scheme. Accolades include International Schools Award, Healthy Schools Award, Careers Mark, Eco- Schools Award, Safety Mark.

Further details are available to download from the TES website or our school website – www.arden.solihull.sch.uk/vacancies/. Alternatively you may contact Michele Bull, to request details. Application forms should be completed in full and attached to a letter of application. CVs will not be accepted. Please address all correspondence to Mr M Murphy, Principal.

Arden Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Closing Date – Wednesday 25th October (9am) 2017

Date of Interviews – Monday 30th October 2017