Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Retford Oaks Academy
Retford
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS and TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 March 2018
Job overview
Are you looking for your next career move? Applications are invited for a Head of Modern Foreign Languages who is not only an outstanding classroom practitioner, but who is also a positive, dynamic and inspirational leader. You will have the proven capacity to lead and inspire a team of enthusiastic and talented teachers, who are dedicated to securing the highest levels of success for our students.
Your experience in teaching MFLs at all key stages will be backed up with a track record of success, and you will also be able to show how you have supported others to maximise their achievements. The ability to teach Spanish to GCSE is essential.
Retford Oaks Academy prides itself on the professional development opportunities we provide for staff in developing teaching and learning and future school leaders. Our offer includes:
• Excellent CPD focused in outstanding teaching and learning
• Nationally recognised courses such as the NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH
• The Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP)
• Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) opportunities
• Staff well-being packages
• Paid Research and Development posts
• Opportunities to work within other academies within the Diverse Academies Learning Partnership
• Shadowing experienced leaders
Retford Oaks Academy, as part of the Diverse Academies Learning Partnership, is dedicated to offering its' students excellent teaching and exceptional care. With a clear focus on academic achievement the academy prides itself on its core values of nurture, challenge, respect and innovation. This popular mixed 11-18 secondary academy is situated in a small market town served by many major road links.
Retford Oaks Academy is at an exciting point in its development - successful candidates will have a wealth of opportunities to support this growth and raise standards across our Trent Valley Teaching School Alliance.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
About Retford Oaks Academy
- Retford Oaks Academy
- Babworth Road, Retford
- Nottinghamshire
- DN22 7NJ
- United Kingdom
Retford Oaks Academy is an Ofsted 'good' rated academy with a dedication to excellence at its heart. We strive for academic excellence and place extremely high expectations on our students to allow all to flourish and gain the best possible outcomes. High quality teaching, within a broad and balanced curriculum, ensures all learners are challenged to meet their full potential.
Additionally, the holistic side of a student’s development is also very important to us. Our outstanding facilities and diverse range of educational trips and visits ensure that everyone has the opportunity to supplement their learning with enriching experiences. We encourage our students to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities to enable them to try something new or nurture existing talents, and leave Retford Oaks as well-rounded individuals.
Our academy is a stimulating and welcoming place, with highly motivated, well-behaved, and immaculately dressed students who embody the spirit of Retford Oaks as they strive for excellence in all that they do. It is equally our duty to enable our students to develop socially and emotionally. Our exceptional pastoral care ensures that students are supported and encouraged whilst pursuing their high academic goals.
We have an open door policy, so if you would like to come and see our academy in action, we would be more than happy to welcome you and show you what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’.
Find out more at www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
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