Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Number of students on roll: 851

At Abbeyfield School we need a Head of Department who can make Modern Foreign Language provision a key part of our school. To achieve this the Governors are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and develop a strong team of committed and hard-working teachers who are passionate about their subject and the importance of languages. As a Head of Department you will be well supported by a team of dynamic Middle Leaders as well as our strong Senior Leadership Team. 

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School: under the outstanding and dynamic Leadership Team, the school is moving from strength to strength. Our Ofsted in March 2017 described us as a ‘flourishing’ school with outstanding leadership and management and pupil behaviour. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high calibre teachers who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. 

We currently offer French and German from KS3 to KS5 and also offer Spanish at KS4. From September 2018 we are looking to introduce Spanish into KS3 and in time also hope to offer it at KS5. 

If you:

• are a dynamic and motivated leader
• inspire staff and students
• can use data effectively to inform planning and improve students’ performance
• have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3, 4 and 5
• want to ensure every student can receive an outstanding education
• have high expectations of staff and students
• want to be the very best leader possible
• have a passion for Spanish and bring expertise in another language
• can raise attainment and grow and develop a department through outstanding leadership
• are willing to be involved in and develop the extra-curricular MFL activities at the school

then we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing staff to fulfil their potential. 

All our staff receive professional CPD opportunities much of which draws on our links with the North Wiltshire Schools Teaching Alliance and Challenge Partner links.

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in March 2017 and we pledge to offer the following:

• A high performing and growing school – operating well above the national average in English and Maths
• Excellent leadership which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
• A thriving sixth form where pupils make better progress than their peers across the country
• Outstanding behaviour
• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding

Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday 8 March 2018 

Interview date: week commencing 19 March 2018

For a full information pack, please see our website www.abbeyfieldschool.co.uk or contact reception on 01249 464500. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.