Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

About this Role

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

Salary: MPS/UPS 

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy 

Closing date: 20th June 23

Start: 1st September 23 or January 24

Please note – the Trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. 

About TDET

The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK’s first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light, and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.

Moving forward, our vision for the academy is a simple one: we want every member of our learning community to be the very best that they can be and achieve their full potential.

The academy’s core values of Trust, Discipline and Aspiration define who we are as a community and how we learn together. We believe that every member of our learning community should have the highest expectations and standards, showing trust and discipline in all that we do.

In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre.

In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students’ behaviour. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.

The Role

Thomas Deacon Academy are looking to appoint a highly motivated, inspiring teacher who has a passion for teaching Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish) and will be able to motivate, enthuse, excite and challenge students to produce high quality work. The department is extremely supportive of each other and is led by fantastic practitioners who are forward-thinking, innovative and motivated to ensure all students achieve well and develop an enjoyment of the subject. Being part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust there will be a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop within the department, Academy and Trust wide.

The Trust offers:

Excellent salary package.

Fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

Opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

Teachers’ pension scheme.

An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

An inclusive and collaborative approach.

A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team on e-mail hrteam@tdet.education