Curriculum Leader Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish or French)
Caterham High School
Redbridge
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR1b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2022 preferred or September 2022
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2022
Job overview
Strive, Succeed, Surpass
Caterham High is on a journey to excellence. If you would like to join us as part of the Middle Leadership group, working in an exciting period of development and change, then we would like to hear from you.
At Caterham High we strive to achieve aspirational outcomes and provision for our children and young people, set within a culture of inclusion and high expectations.
Our KS4 results improved substantially in 2019 with a significant jump in Progress 8. Our 6th Form results remained steady. Ofsted noted (Sept 2018) that there is “energised leadership” and “absolute clarity about what needs to improve”. The report also noted that students’ behaviour is consistently good in lessons and that they are respectful and contribute positively to the school’s work and culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take our MFL provision forward. We currently teach French and Spanish at GCSE, and we want to re-establish A Level groups. We need a subject specialist (in French or Spanish) to build a cohesive department creating a vibrant, engaging curriculum provision, and embed a love of languages across the school. We celebrate our inclusive student community by engaging in community languages, both for examinations but also through celebrating diversity in the school.
We need someone with strong or developing leadership skills who is passionate about Teaching and Learning, and who understands the impact they can have on children’s lives by improving outcomes and confidence in learning. You will need to work strategically, enjoy creative change, understand how to improve outcomes and be able to bring a new team together.
Caterham High is a community school that serves a richly diverse area of East London. Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming. We have good facilities and opportunities to teach across the full age range. There is strong and valued staff CPD programme, and we provide Middle Leadership development and opportunities to enhance your practice and experiences. We have a strong and supportive Senior Leadership team. We are active participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking.
Visits prior to application are encouraged. You can also visit the website to view information videos about Caterham High.
Are you interested? If so, please contact Debby Venner (HR Manager) for more information and an application pack or see our website.
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to D.Venner@ecaterham.net by Thursday 3rd February at 10am. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th February. Please note, the school will assess applications immediately on application and reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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About Caterham High School
Caterham High School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Ilford, Essex. There are approximately 1,217 students on the school roll, 313 of whom are in the sixth form. The school can be easily accessed by public transport, including the 128 bus, which stops at nearby Rushden Gardens.
There are six houses at Caterham High School, named for famous Britons: Brunel, Newton, Pankhurst, Redgrave, Seacole and Windsor. The secondary school runs a before-school Breakfast Club and an after-school Science Club.
Values and vision
Caterham High School is committed to discovering and nurturing the abilities of every child. Setting the highest expectations in terms of learning and behaviour, the school is justifiably proud of the academic achievements of students. Recognising that children’s abilities lie in a variety of areas, Caterham provides a wealth of opportunities and courses that allow every student to develop and showcase his or her unique talents.
The secondary school promotes a "can do" culture in which everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence. A progressive curriculum places great emphasis on building skills that prepare students for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Using its strengths in sport and the arts, the school focuses not only on acquiring knowledge but also on developing qualities and skills that are valued in the workplace and the community.
Ofsted report
“English and reading are taught well. Students are confident readers and enjoy reading from texts or from their own work in a range of subjects. One boy described how he loved the feeling of ‘getting into a book’ and students enjoy recording their progress and range of texts in their reading logs. Mathematics is taught well. Inspectors saw good application of mathematics in science and geography.”
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