Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Due to the internal promotion of the current post holder, the opportunity has arisen, to lead a talented, highly motivated and supportive team of teachers who have contributed to securing the Academy’s outstanding OFSTED status, exceptional examination success and a thriving sixth form.

Located in the London Borough of Barnet, Wren Academy is sponsored by the Church of England and Berkhamsted School. The Academy has developed a strong reputation for outstanding teaching and learning, as demonstrated by our Progress 8 figure, which places us in the top 100 schools nationally. We are an all-through school with an established Sixth Form and a primary which opened in 2015. The engaging curriculum, and state of the art buildings have contributed to the Academy’s notable success.

The Academy is a forward-thinking establishment and welcomes colleagues who are enthusiastic and ready to help create powerful and effective learning experiences for all students. The Modern Foreign Languages department is a thriving part of the Wren community and offers French and Spanish to A level. The curriculum is innovative and focused on developing students’ lifelong love of languages, as well as achieving outstanding examination success.

Wren is a MAT and plans are well advanced to build new schools which will provide exciting professional development opportunities for the successful candidate.

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:

• Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills.
• A strong MFL background with ability to teach French subject to GCSE and A Level essential.
• Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development.
• An innovative approach to teaching languages, rooted in the latest research.
• The desire to maximise the performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all.

Closing date: Noon, 1 March 2021 but applications will be considered as they are received.

Interviews will take place after 1 March 2021.

For an application pack please see our website: www.wrenacademyfinchley.org/253/recruitment

The Wren Academies Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts which will be subject to enhanced checks.

The Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.