Head of Modern Foreign Languages with TLR
The Pingle Academy
Derbyshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,000 – £46,525 (MPS/UPS) + TLR (£7,842)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and motivated Head of Faculty for MFL with an infectious passion for the subject to join us.
You will be able to teach a combination of French and Spanish confidently at KS3. You will need to offer French and/or Spanish to A-Level standard.
To be successful, you will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner and inspire this in others
- Provide supportive and developmental Quality Assurance
- Provide strategic direction for the Faculty
- Be committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for our students
- Support the Faculty day to day and ensure the highest standards of behaviour and engagement
- Be passionate about your subject and seek to keep the profile of Languages high within the Academy
- Develop our extra-curricular offer, including trips and cultural experiences
We welcome applications from experienced Heads of Faculty, alongside those ready to take the next steps in developing their career. A TLR of £7,842 is available.
The Faculty
Who are we?
- A group of specialist teachers able to offer French and Spanish to A-Level standard
- The team comprises experienced, inspirational subject teachers and examiners
- There is an excellent team ethos which is warm and friendly and celebrates progress.
- We have very high standards and a commitment to our students to ensure they value language learning and are successful
- We support ITT and ECT students, and we embrace CPD to ensure that our teaching is the best it can be
What do we offer?
- All students study either French or Spanish at KS3
- There is a healthy uptake for GCSEs in both languages
- Our GCSE results are excellent and a testament to the dedication, drive and determination of the team. Results are strong in all skills, with speaking being a particular strength
- We currently offer A-Level Spanish and are determined to develop this offer further moving forwards
- Supportive and knowledgeable line management
Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust
The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
- Delivering a high-quality education
- Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
- Establishing and developing robust governance
- Ensuring financial probity and viability
- Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
- Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
CPD
The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.
In Return
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- BHSF healthcare scheme
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Access to a fully fitted fitness suite, located on site at The de Ferrers Academy
Visits
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning 01283 216837.
To Apply
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please contact the HR team on 01283 216837.
Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button to complete your application.
Closing date: 9.00am on 15 April 2024.
Interviews: w/c 22 April 2024.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
About The Pingle Academy
The Pingle Academy is an 11-19 co-educational, comprehensive school, became an academy in May 2017 and joined The de Ferrers Trust. Our over subscribed academy is the academy of choice in the local area and enjoys an excellent local reputation.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
Our academy is a community where there is a shared responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. Staff are dedicated in ensuring that The Pingle Academy is inclusive in all areas and we are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities to ensure that every students’ potential is fulfilled.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best ever results, both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021 OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum, to set the highest standards of work and behaviour and to encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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