Second in Modern Foreign Languages
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2A (Plus a recruitment and retention allowance for an experienced candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2020
Job overview
Second in Department
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective linguist as second in charge in the department, to support the Learning Area by developing pedagogy and fostering a love of languages across the Academy. The specific role will be determined according to the individual strengths of the appointed candidate. However, it will predominantly focus on a strand or particular key stage in order to improve progress and coordinate the work of colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a team player, who will instil a passion for MFL through high quality learning and teaching and have proven success in teaching and learning at Key Stages 3 and 4. You may currently be in a position where you wish to undertake an initial leadership role, or be looking to gain experience of leadership within an 11-18 Academy, which offers excellent A level provision. Whatever your current position, we will provide extensive tailored CPD to challenge, grow, equip and prepare you for the next phase of your career.
As an Academy we are forward thinking, yet hold tight to firm educational values that bring about examination success.
We are looking for someone who is-
• committed, highly-competent, reflective and resilient individual
• has a sense of humour and good interpersonal skills
• has excellent communication skills
• strives to be an outstanding practitioner in the classroom
St Wilfrid’s is a popular and oversubscribed 11-18 Church of England Mark 2 Academy, committed to providing an excellent education, both academic and social, within a Christian context. It is located close to the Ribble Valley and has excellent road links with the M6, M61 and M65.
We are:
• an Academy where results exceed the national average
• highly resourced with purpose-built facilities
• a caring community where standards are high and students thrive
• an Academy driven by strong values with a Christian ethos which permeates all levels.
For further information and informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the Academy on 01254 604000. Full details are available on the Academy website, or by email from knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.
Potential applicants should note that a full DBS check will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training in the Academy’s Child Protection and safeguarding procedures on appointment.
Attached documents
About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- Duckworth Street, Blackburn
- Lancashire
- BB2 2JR
- United Kingdom
ABOUT ST WILFRID'S C OF E ACADEMY
St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy provides a faith-led education for 11 to 18 year olds serving the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen and parts of Pennine Lancashire. We seek to provide an excellent education based upon a strong Christian foundation, as we develop all who work, learn and serve in our community. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work and learn. Visitors to St Wilfrid’s comment on the calm and purposeful environment, the friendly nature of our students and the welcoming nature of our staff.
We have a reputation for high academic standards. As a comprehensive school, we pride ourselves on providing teaching and learning which engages all students. The recent SIAMS inspector stated:
“Almost everyone describes the academy as being ‘one big family’ where all care for and help one another. This is understood to be the outworking of Christian values and teachings which underpin excellent behaviour and relationships. Students recognise in teachers a commitment to serve which for many is an aspect of their Christian faith. This prompts them to strive to provide the best and most supportive opportunities for all students. The result is exemplary academic and pastoral support which enables students to make good progress, attain excellent results and develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally (SMSC 2016).”
MISSION STATEMENT
“St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy sees education as an integral part of the mission of the Church to proclaim God as Creator, Christ as Redeemer and the Holy Spirit as Inspirer of all that is good in human living. The main purpose of the school is to provide an excellent education, both academic and social, in a Christian context, to enable its students to grow up to take their full part as citizens of this world and the next.”
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