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Head of MFL

Head of MFL

The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 June 2022

Job overview

Required to start in September 2022, we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a Head of MFL. This is an opportunity to grow the subject you love and see its contribution to the life of the school and its place in the curriculum flourish. You should possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference and have a firm love of your subject and a desire to support our young people to reach their full potential.

The post is a key appointment in terms of enhancing and ensuring the positive life chances for our students through success and achievement. As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our college in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom. The person we seek to appoint must specialise in French and Spanish to GCSE. The college seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’. 

We are excited to announce that Kirkby College will be joining the Outwood Family of Schools during the summer term 2022, therefore successful candidates will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation.  The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression. In MFL there is a dedicated team of Directors who provide subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.

Located in the town of Kirkby in Ashfield, the college is about to embark on an exciting journey which will include a full school rebuild in the next 2 years. The commitment to make a difference for the children of Kirkby College is what drives us. If this drives you too this could be the role you seek where your efforts will make a significant difference. We believe that children never achieve their full potential if their time at school is wasted, and consequently we expect our staff to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. If you share our worldview and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Kirkby in Ashfield, you can join us in transforming futures.

Kirkby College in conjunction with Outwood Grange Academies Trust will place students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment. 

If you are interested or have any further questions regarding this role, we invite you to contact Kirsty Thomas, Director of MFL, at k.thomas@outwood.com. We also recommend you visit the college where you will be very welcome.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 6 June 2022.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

About The Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)

Interim Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

The Outwood Grange Academies Trust was born out of the success of Outwood Grange: a large school with 2,200 students, which has achieved record results for the last decade.

As one of the highest performing Family of Schools in the North of England, we have transformed education and outcomes across a network of 40 primary and secondary academies. Working closely together and sharing best practice, our schools do whatever it takes to ensure that every child, irrespective of starting point, can realise his or her full potential and unique talents.

Whether you’re joining us as a support staff member, an ECT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career.

By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards, and transform the lives of our students. If, as a Trust, we support you to help you reach your potential, we can help ensure all the children you teach will also reach theirs.

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