Lead Teacher of MFL

The Trust is seeking to appoint a talented Lead Teacher of MFL, to lead the MFL curriculum at the Trust’s Bluecoat Beechdale Academy.

The post of Lead Teacher combines the leadership of the curriculum area with sustained focus on the highest standards of teaching, learning, assessment, behaviour management and therefore student achievement. It is essential that you possess the ability to teach French to a high standard and desirable that you can also teach Spanish. 

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a truly diverse Academy that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. During recent years, we have grown to become a strong member of Archway Learning Trust, playing our part in continuing the tradition of excellent education for children from the City of Nottingham and beyond. 

We are thrilled that, in February 2017, Ofsted recognised the many wonderful opportunities that we are providing for our students. In particular Ofsted acknowledged the tremendous progress that has been made at the school since the last inspection of our predecessor school in 2013. It is a great source of pride for everyone connected with Bluecoat Beechdale Academy that we have made huge strides to improve in all key areas and received ‘Good’ judgements in teaching and learning, outcomes, leadership and the overall effectiveness of the Academy. 

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate: 

• An understanding of current educational developments and a clear grasp of issues relating to education in general and have particular knowledge and experience in qualifications and curriculum design and timetabling
• An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people associated with the Academy - staff, parents, governors, community, business and LA
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of promoting and leading excellent teaching and learning across all age ranges and the implementation of new methods of teaching and learning

The Trust offers an excellent package for its employees, in addition to the salary package, to include:

• Commitment from the Trust in supporting our staff in becoming outstanding teachers and leaders with many opportunities for CPD and further career development
• State-of-the-art buildings with excellent learning facilities
• Opportunity to work with a highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders
• The advantage of working with a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• Access to the Teachers Pension scheme
• Access to the Employee Discounts scheme to include discounts on holidays, shopping family days out and much more
• Access to the Childcare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details or an informal discussion about the role and the academy, please visit www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk or contact Carl Elder, Principal on 0115 913 5211 or celder@bluecoatbeechdale.uk.com

To apply for the role, please download the ‘Teacher Application Form’ from the ‘Vacancies’ section on the Trust website and submit to recruitment@bluecoat.uk.com clearly demonstrating your suitability for the role. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 26th March 2018.

Interview date: Thursday, 29th March 2018.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.