Curriculum Leader – Modern Languages (TLR2C)
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2022
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in this post, at the Community College and lead school in the Thomas Estley Learning Alliance. Please find below some information regarding the college and this post. You will also find extra information on our college website at www.thomasestley.org.uk and on the OFSTED website. We hope that you will find the information of value in considering and, if appropriate, making your application.
Modern languages at the College
MFL is a key subject within the Thomas Estley curriculum, and one of our core subjects at KS3, with high take up at KS4 (over 70% of students study at least one language for GCSE). Our students learn both French and Spanish in KS3 and both languages are available for further GCSE studies at KS4, currently under the AQA specification. Outcomes are strong at both key stages.
Our MFL department comprises five teachers in a suite of classrooms. Students study MFL for three lessons a week. Resources are well developed and include access to IT to support learning, with iPads and the computer suite both integrated into the schemes of learning. Extra-curricular enhancement includes residentials, theatre trips and university links.
Leadership at the College
We are fully committed to growing and supporting leaders, with all leadership staff undertaking relevant NPQ programmes as well as our inhouse leadership development programmes, new leaders benefiting from our leadership mentoring programme, and a range of talent management opportunities, all linked to our personalised career plans. Our Trust motto is Building Leadership and Character Together and we prioritise this for adults and children in our care.
Thomas Estley Community College
Thomas Estley Community College is a thriving, well-established Leicestershire 11-16 Community College, with around 900 students on roll, and very strong links with primary and secondary partners. We are the secondary school within success Academy Trust (including one secondary school, three primary schools and a preschool) and the lead school in TELA – Thomas Estley Learning Alliance, which currently comprises over 30 local schools. We lead local NPQ provision on behalf of Leicester and Leicestershire teaching School Hub and are a satellite secondary SCITT base.
The College is strongly committed in principle and practice to its role as a Community College, including adult learning, before and after school clubs and an onsite preschool and primary aged out of school club. We are proud to have received many awards for excellent practice, we regularly welcome local and, national visitors, and our practice in leading training, from Initial Teacher Training to middle and senior leadership level, is well embedded.
We have an inclusive provision, also comprising a communication and interaction unit to support our young people, The Oaks at Thomas Estley, and we regard ourselves as the Thomas Estley family, including our students and our staff.
Applications to the College
If you are interested in an opportunity to work with us as part of our Thomas Estley family along the lines outlined in the enclosed details, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Your application should include a completed form and a letter of application (no more than three sides of A4 please) with the names and addresses of two current professional referees. Please ensure that your letter matches your philosophy, practice and experience to the items in the job and person specification. Application forms can be found on our website www.thomasestley.org.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please note the closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th May at 3:00pm. Applications can be made via email to hr@thomasestley.org.uk.
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About Thomas Estley Community College
- Thomas Estley Community College
- Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE9 6PT
- United Kingdom
Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff.
We offer you:
- A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’
- An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
- A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes
- Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer
- A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge
- Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development
- A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions
- Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience.
Ofsted, 2019:
- Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome.
- All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities.
- Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff.
- The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.
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