MFL Teacher (German)

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, one of four schools in the Twyford CE Academies Trust, is a new seven-form-entry secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 in Ealing, West London. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (March 23). As a new school within a highly aspirational and academically successful multi-academy Trust, Ada Lovelace offers exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for talented teachers who support the ethos of our schools. The school offers comprehensive T&L and CPD opportunities for all teachers.

Ada Lovelace was named as one of 15 Lead Hub schools for MFL by the National Consortium for Language Education (NCLE) in September 2023. As a result, the school is looking to build capacity in their MFL department. This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic teacher as we prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. This post is ideally suited to a teacher who is passionate about curriculum design and development. The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and they will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team. The Twyford Trust is particularly committed to achieving high standards in the teaching of modern foreign languages and achieves outstanding outcomes and a very high entry rate in this subject area.  

This role is suitable for ECT applicants. 

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Positive working relationships at all levels.
• A supportive Leadership Team.
• A full range of Trust services providing support and development.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ability to teach German to KS4.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of recent curriculum/learning developments.
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement.
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page

https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing date: Midnight, 8 October 2023.

Interview date: Monday 16 October 2023.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.