Head of Modern Foreign Languages

We are seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Languages with the drive and vision to deliver excellence in language learning for our students. 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’. You will ensure effective teaching and learning is in place in MFL to ensure outstanding outcomes for students.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust aims to lead the way in language education so that our students are taught languages in an effective and motivating way. Our knowledge engaged curriculum, and the training and support for teachers, enables our students to develop their knowledge and understanding and the potential to leave school with a language qualification.

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is a medium-sized school with a big heart, and a proud tradition of serving the community of Stockton-on-Tees. With a holistic view of education, we value vocational, practical, creative and academic talent equally and focus on building knowledge and transferable skills that result in real-world success. We are also an enhanced mainstream school providing an outstanding education for young people with additional needs. Our vision is to open a window on the world to students in the local area and inspire them to be confident communicators and rounded individuals.

By empowering students to take ownership of their learning, we can create tomorrow’s leaders as well as responsible, caring and engaging citizens. We aim to instil British Values: a passion for democratic participation, individual liberty, mutual respect, and difference and diversity, backed by a commitment to taking responsibility for one’s own conduct and progress.

We have a dedicated team of Directors in our Trust who provide hands-on support in schools for students and staff, including subject specific CPD to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students. We have a great training package for NQTs and teachers new to the Trust including weekly professional development time, half termly CPD to develop teaching and learning in MFL, and further teaching and leadership development programmes through the Outwood Institute of Education. We invest in you, so you invest in our students.

We welcome applications from inspiring teachers who have high aspirations for both staff and students, who are committed and passionate about language learning. Leadership experience is not essential, but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead a department. Students at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth currently study German and French and our growing school roll provides us the opportunity to broaden the range of languages studied by our students so an ability to teach a combination of any modern foreign languages will be considered.

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

Closing date: 8.00am on 4 February 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.