Teacher of MFL

Malbank School & Sixth Form College

Full Time Teacher of MfL MPS/UPS

Permanent contract from SEPTEMBER 2024

This is an exciting post within a lively and successful department who are looking to appoint a member of staff to add to the capacity of our languages department. Our school continues to grow and we are looking to further improve the Teaching & Learning experience of all by reducing class sizes in MfL We would therefore like to appoint an ambitious and forward-thinking linguist. At Malbank we offer French, German and Spanish to our students. The ideal candidate would be able to teach at least 2 of these languages.

There are currently 5 members of staff in the department all of whom teach up to 2 languages in Key Stage 3 and at least one language to GCSE and A Level.

All of our students study a range of languages in Years 7, 8 and 9. Languages are compulsory at KS4 at Malbank.

Continued professional development is strong within the languages team, with a shared CPD period on the timetable

We need someone who:

·        will continue to help us raise achievement and improve progress in the department.

·        will raise the profile of MFL across the school and continue to increase uptake at KS4 and KS5

·        can use data efficiently to monitor the progress of all students in their groups

·        will be committed to working with a motivated team  

·        has high expectations for the students and the department and is actively supportive of the learning culture and values of the school

·        is an able linguist, capable of teaching across the full age and ability range

·        is ambitious for their students, themselves and our school

·        can bring MFL to life for our learners

·        is keen to lead extra-curricular activities

The post would suit someone:

·        who really enjoys working with and has the capacity to motivate young people

·        who truly believes that language learning is more vital now than ever before

·        who can demonstrate a serious commitment to professional development

·        who has boundless energy and a good sense of humour!

How do I apply?

The closing date is noon on Wednesday 8th May 2024. Please apply via TES.com. I hope this has encouraged you to apply, and if so I look forward to reading your application. If you would like any more details about the post please ring and ask for Gwendal Guichoux, Curriculum Leader for Modern Foreign Languages or email gxg@malbank.cheshire.sch.uk.

John Harrison

Headteacher