Teacher of MFL

We are a highly supportive school with strong subject and senior leadership to help you develop. We are looking for a highly ambitious, committed and dynamic professional to join our MFL department; someone who is passionate about their subject, communicates well with young people and makes a positive impact on their learning. The MFL department comprises of 4 full-time teachers as well as one part-time, including a Curriculum Leader. We work collaboratively to support each other both with the demands of our work and our wellbeing. Being an all-through school, we also teach French and Spanish from KS2 which allows us to have a well-rounded view of the curriculum.

The MFL department offers a broad and ambitious curriculum were we offer an enriching experience in French and Spanish at KS3, paving the way for an exciting journey into KS4!

The decision to offer French and Spanish at KS4 is about cultivating a community of dedicated learners who breathe life into our language program. Opting for languages at KS4 results in smaller, closely-knit cohorts, providing an opportunity for personalised support from teachers and nurturing a genuine passion for language excellence.

Like the Academy results as a whole, the most recent GCSE results saw students making good progress: P8 was the highest it has been in the Academy's history and the gaps between the progress of SEN and Pupil Premium students continues to narrow. Aylesbury Vale Academy has outperformed all other non-selective schools.

The successful applicant will be an individual who embodies a genuine passion for learning, possesses robust interpersonal skills, demonstrates resilience, excels as a teacher, and boasts exceptional subject knowledge, including a track record of delivering Spanish GCSE. While not mandatory, an added advantage would be an interest and proficiency in teaching French at KS3 level.

A few of the things we can offer you:- 

• A workplace fully committed to the principles of the DfE Wellbeing Charter
• Staff-led Wellbeing Group work together to ensure staff wellbeing is a central focus
• Priority admission for school staff
• Bespoke CPD that is often self-directed
• 10% discount on Primary wraparound care 
• Free employee assistance programme - 24/7 phone line for free emotional, bereavement and financial concerns
• Well-embedded systems that provide clear structures at the same time as allowing individuals to work with autonomy
• 10% discount on pre-school places
• 10% discount on Primary wraparound care
• 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, Community Suite, party rooms)

The school is celebrating the highest Progress 8 score in its history with above average performance, outperforming all local schools with similar context.

The Academy is at an exciting stage of development with an experienced Academy Principal. In Ofsted's visit, January 2019, the school was judged 'Good' in all areas for the first time in the Academy's history.

Quotations from the Ofsted visit January 2019: 

• "Outcomes have improved because of strong subject leadership." 
• "The behaviour of pupils is good. There is an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect across the school. Pupils' conduct is calm and orderly." 
• "Staff morale is high. They believe that leaders and governors take staff members' well-being and workload into account and they feel well supported by the school." 
• "Staff new to the school feel very well supported by their more experienced colleagues and the packages of training and support on offer." 
• "Comprehensive induction and training programmes offered by senior leaders and the link advisor ensure that they very quickly establish themselves in their posts." 
• "Pupils show a well-developed understanding and tolerance for others who are different from them. Tolerance and diversity are promoted well at Aylesbury Vale Academy.

What our staff say:-

• "AVA is a fantastic place to work and I have progressed so much in my leadership over the last six years due to the opportunities given to me and the support I have had from my colleagues" - Curriculum Leader with six years of service.
• "I really love the team I work with. The work I do is rewarding, but what makes this place special is the group of people I get to work with every day" - member of support staff.

Visiting the school prior to submission of an application is warmly encouraged.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Interviews will be held week commencing 08 January 2024.

For further information contact Mrs E Perrin, HR Manager at vacancies@theacademy.me

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check. We also carry out Enhanced DBS checks every five years.