Head of Modern Foreign Languages
King's Bruton
Bruton, Somerset BA10 0ED
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Aril 2018 or earlier by arrangement
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
HEAD OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (for April 2018 or earlier)
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages. The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher with either a specialist or language related degree. This post would suit either an existing Head of MFL, or a suitably experienced teacher to lead a department of 5 teachers and 2 language assistants. An ability to teach French and Spanish at KS4 and Spanish at KS5 would be preferable. However, applications will be considered from candidates who can offer other combinations of languages.
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and motivated teacher who genuinely wants to help develop and promote MFL in the curriculum by leading a team of experienced staff within a successful department.
The successful candidate will manage the department, teach both KS4 and KS5 languages, support pupils and provide advice to both staff and parents. The MFL department currently offers GCSE, A Level and NVQ courses across three main languages (French, Spanish and German (GCSE only). Alongside this the department helps organise examinations for native speakers and benefits from Language Assistants in both French and Spanish.
Further details and an application form may be obtained from the HR Assistant at recruitment@kingsbruton.com or 01749 814316.
Letters of application, completed application forms with curriculum vitae, together with the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent to recruitment@kingsbruton.com by 5.00pm Friday 13th October, 2017.
King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Attached documents
About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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