Coordinator of MFL

                           Co-ordinator of MFL (MPS/UPS + TLR 2C)

                                                 January 2018 start

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Co-ordinator of MFL to lead our MFL Department.   This is a key role in our school and the successful applicant will be responsible for improving and maintaining teaching and learning within the MFL department.

Crofton Academy, Specialists in Maths and Computing, is a co-educational comprehensive day academy where the age range of the pupils is 11 to 16. Situated just outside Wakefield in the sought after village of Crofton we are popular locally and beyond our catchment area. 

We are looking for a talented teacher to help drive our mission of ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education. We aim to inform and inspire, to spark curiosity and to help our students unlock their potential and develop the tools they need to explore beyond what they consider to be possible. 

The successful candidate will:

· Be able to teach KS3 & KS4 French and Spanish 

· Be a strategic and innovative thinker

· Be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues

· Lead the department by example to achieve success for all students

· Take responsibility for curriculum development at KS3 and KS4

· Be a proven outstanding teacher who is able to coach and mentor other staff

· Have the ability to lead successfully within the department, ensuring attainment is at the highest level

The benefits of working at Crofton

· A committed and supportive leadership team and governing body

· High quality professional development opportunities

· The opportunity to work with exceptional learners

· Strong community links including our feeder schools 

We are able to offer staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to our continued success we would be delighted to hear from you.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All relevant information and application forms can be downloaded from the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk 

Please send completed applications to louise.stirk@croftonacademy.org.uk

The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Monday 2nd October 2017. Interviews are due to be held week commencing 9th October 2017.