Deputy Curriculum Lead: MFL (Spanish)

Role – Deputy Curriculum Leader for MFL (Spanish Teacher)

Start date – 1st September 2021

Permanent Position

Salary – M1-6 + TLR2a

Closing Date – 21st May 2021

Northampton International Academy are seeking a passionate, highly motivated and ambitious Deputy Curriculum Leader to assist in establishing our MFL department as a hub of excellent practice. If you are a dedicated, motivated and determined Teacher of Spanish looking for an opportunity to make your mark in a large and supportive school with huge potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our journey to success.

This role calls for a Teacher of Spanish who is able to inspire, challenge and motivate our students helping them to be the best that they can be. You must be enthusiastic, flexible and have a desire to see the department continue to flourish as well as the desire to support the leading of a successful team.

Northampton International Academy is part of the East Midlands Academy Trust, it is an all through school, 4–19, and opened in September 2016. In July 2019, the academy achieved an Ofsted rating of Good. 

It is a fantastic time to join NIA as it has its first Year 11 and 13 intake, as well as further groups in the primary phase and by September 2021 the school will have over 2000 pupils. This will make NIA one of the largest free schools in the country.

The children and staff at Northampton International Academy are currently completing the opening chapters of its history.  The DNA of NIA is set by our High Expectations and Global Vision and we are building into the curriculum for all year groups our Character Drivers: Collaboration, Responsibility, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration. By instilling these characteristics in our learners, they will flourish both within school and beyond as they set out to create their own histories.

As a Curriculum Lead you must have high professional standards and a proven track record of success at GCSE and ‘A’ Level. You will be responsible for ensuring consistently outstanding practice and taking a leading role in developing and enhancing teaching and learning across the department. As a curriculum lead, you will also join our Extended Leadership Group, which is key to drive standards at whole school level and triangulate best practices and standards across all curriculum areas. 

Experienced teachers are invited to apply; we will be seeking to appoint those with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in the school. 

Teachers here at NIA need to be exceptional classroom teachers who will inspire and motivate our learners, making learning fun and challenging. They need to be resilient, flexible, committed and dedicated, working with a diverse group of pupils.

Our teachers are an integral part of our dedicated team who are working hard to attain high standards across the academy and sharing the values and ethos of the Trust.

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools
• A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare vouchers scheme
• A corporate eye care plan

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.

"EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE"

To apply for this position please download an application form from our website www.castle.emat.uk For more information about this position please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email recruitment@emat.uk 

EMAT have the right to remove this advert before the closing date should a suitable candidate be found

EMAT committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Due to the current situation we plan to interview remotely using a video call. We would ensure that candidates who were successful in gaining an interview were supported with the technology so that this process is seamless. We will provide you with details of the process with your interview invite.