Head of MFL (Spanish with French preferred

Head of MFL (Spanish with French preferred)

Salary Range: UPS (£38,690 - £41,604 FTE) + TLR2b

Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date for applications: Midday 8th June 2022  

Interviews will be held: TBC

Start Date:                  As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages to join King James Academy Royston.

At King James, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership. 

The successful candidate must be an excellent practitioner who can support and challenge all students to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone to act as a role model for teaching and learning and make a distinctive contribution to the raising of students’ standards and the work of the wider team.

Our dedicated MFL team is committed to maximizing student potential by fostering a love of language learning and an appreciation of internationalism.  Our goal is continuous improvement.

This position represents an excellent opportunity to lead a vibrant and innovative languages team, supporting learners from Years 5 - 11.  Applicants should demonstrate a zest for language teaching and a desire to be involved in the continued success of the department and the extended opportunities offered within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. 

Applicants should demonstrate a zest for language teaching and a desire to be involved in the continued success of the department and the extended opportunities offered within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. This role could suit a talented NQT or experienced teacher. 

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership. 

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust consists of fourteen schools, across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and North Hertfordshire who work closely together to provide the best possible learning experience for our learners.  Royston is a market town with good facilities, within easy reach of Cambridge and Stevenage and with excellent transport links to London. 

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector.   We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.  The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland. 

Further benefits include;

● Collaborative approach to working; 

● Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;

● A friendly and professional team;

● Teacher Pension Scheme;

● A caring and supportive working environment.

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information and to download an application form. Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to:  Hr@diamondlearningtrust.com  or posted to:

HR Department

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust

C/o Winhills Primary Academy

Off Duck Lane, 

St Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 2DX

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Mrs Tracey Sell. t.sell@kjar.org.uk