Subject Leader - MFL

If you are an existing middle leader or an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of Languages with a proven track record of subject improvement, Longfield Academy have an exciting opportunity offering scope to develop your leadership in a successful, over-subscribed academy with excellent career development opportunities.  We are looking for a dynamic MFL Subject Leader to lead our team to delivering French and Spanish at Key Stages 3 & 4.  The opportunity to develop this at Key Stage 5 could also be considered for the right candidate.

Our Academy is striving to become outstanding and you will be working in a department that is committed to continually raising standards.

Longfield Academy is part of the Leigh Academies Trust, a highly successful MAT recognised nationally for working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.  Our academy is transformational for young people and was judged 'Good' in all areas in June 2014. Results have increased and we have been recognised as one of the top 10 of Kent schools and academies nationally based on our Key Stage 5 value-added score.

Wherever your location, we invite applications from experienced leaders and those looking to start their leadership journey.  If you are seeking a role which will make a difference not only to our students and the wider community but will also look after your wellbeing and personal development, this is the role for you.  We invite applicants to consult the Job Description by clicking here.  

Our successful candidate will;

• Take on this exciting role in a successful oversubscribed academy;
• Work within state of the art facilities;
• Receive guaranteed CPD which will be tailored to individual requirements;
• Receive ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout Leigh Academies Trust;
• Receive a competitive salary which will be reflected by the success achieved while in post.

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other academies in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff better access to career opportunities as the Trust is committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.  We also want the Trust to be an organisation where people can enjoy teaching and become the type of teacher they aspire to be.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.  The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.