Teacher of MFL

Downham Market Academy

Teacher of MFL

Salary range:  MPS/UPS

Required September 2021

We require an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher of MFL to join our faculty who will build upon the success of the MFL Department and teach an innovative curriculum that allows our students to achieve their best possible outcomes.

The college strongly believes continuing professional development is at the heart of excellent teaching and high standards and has an outstanding programme open to all members of staff, offering tailored CPD to staff at all stages of their careers.

We welcome applications from both recently qualified teachers who are ambitious and are looking to take the first steps into leadership, and more experienced practitioners looking for their next challenge.

During our expansion we will always be keen to hear from outstanding practitioners, at all levels of experience, who are interested in joining our team. The exact nature of the responsibility will be discussed at interview and is intended to build on the successful candidate’s strengths and areas of interest.

The successful candidate will be:

• exemplary and inspiring in their teaching and be able to lead colleagues to do likewise;

• highly organised, motivational and flexible;

• an inclusive individual, with high expectations of all students, who is committed to all pupils reaching their full potential;

• reflective in classroom and leadership practice;

• dedicated to raising standards and working in partnership with others;

• have high expectations of themselves and others;

• be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;

• have excellent subject knowledge;

• be flexible and a good team player.

Interview Date: TBC

Teachers can also look forward to a high quality induction package. We place a very high value on continuous professional development; the successful candidate would have immediate access to our very high quality in house programme as well as the opportunity to be supported though a Masters in education if they chose to pursue one. This is an exciting time to join our vibrant college with our planned expansion meaning there is an excellent opportunity for career development and progression.

Downham Market Academy uses safe recruitment procedures to ensure the welfare of children. All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and only applications submitted on our application form will be considered.

Interview Date: TBC