Latin and Classics Co-ordinator

Kingsmead is a large, oversubscribed school that, despite serving a postcode in the top 20% most deprived parts of England: 

• Has an ambitious curriculum, with almost an almost exclusively GCSE KS4 and A Level KS5, aiming for 90% EBacc while also having a performing a visual arts specialism. 
• A track record of above average progress scores in spite of the challenge posed by such an ambitious curriculum. 
• Exceptional behaviour, with a consistent approach that combines explicit boundaries with the space to build relationships and support those children who need it. 
• A thoughtfully constructed wider school experience for the children, with an ambitious combination of clubs, trips, careers guidance and wider enrichment. 

'A different language is a different vision of life.'

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and energetic Latin and Classics Coordinator who can motivate and inspire students across all Key Stages. The aim is not simply that children will ‘do well’ but that they will have a rich curriculum experience that allows them to explore all elements of a language through culture, literature, and film inside and outside the classroom. 

The role is to be responsible for the quality, delivery and impact of the Latin and Classics curriculum. The successful candidate will be part of a team given significant freedom to apply their knowledge and experience to continue to develop the curriculum and its teachers. 

While holding responsibility the vacancy is suitable for ECTs and this would be an exceptional first role. The curriculum is well established and there is considerable support from the Languages and History departments, as well as a strong culture of teaching and learning across the school.

The post-holder will be responsible for: 

• Taking a lead role in school community by continuing to develop and implement a rigorous and ambitious curriculum which enables the highest level of pupil progress and attainment across all key stages.  
• Helping to develop the subject knowledge and professional practice of the team to ensure consistently high standards of teaching.  
• Modelling what it takes to be or aiming to be an outstanding teacher and subject leader.

You will be joining a very supportive and friendly team who strive to share their love of languages with pupils. Our successful candidate will be able to deliver French/German/Spanish or Latin at KS3 and at least one up to KS4/KS5. 

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