Director of Learning: Modern Foreign Languages and EAL
Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall
- £44,219 - £48,808 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale L4-L8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 25th April 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2022
Job overview
We are looking for a Director of Learning: Modern Foreign Languages and EAL. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience.
We are determined to work towards the government’s ambition that 90% of children study the core academic subjects at GCSE. From September 2022 at least 50% of our students will study a modern foreign language at GCSE.
As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience.
You will have:
• The ability to teach MFL to GCSE Standard, currently the language taught is Spanish.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective
targets
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Academy prior to submitting their application. Please contact Ms Helen Allport to arrange a visit (gadrecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk).
If you have any specific queries about the role or the school, then please email our Associate Principal, Mrs Julie Anstey (JulieAnstey@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk).
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About Grace Academy Darlaston
- Grace Academy Darlaston
- Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 8QJ
- United Kingdom
Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our Recent Ofsted report in April 2022 states ‘Excellence is one of the key values of the school. This value is the guiding principle of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to achieve high academic aims and develop as well-rounded individuals.’ The outcome of the Inspection was that ‘Grace Academy Darlaston continues to be a good school’. All members of our school community – students, parents and staff should be proud of this achievement.
It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with the job of leading Grace Academy Darlaston and continuing this excellent work. It is our intention to see the Academy continue to flourish and to guide all students to achieve their full potential whilst embracing the core values that Tove Learning Trust’s Grace Academies uphold.
Principal
Julie Anstey
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
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