Teacher of Modern Languages with Second in Charge Responsibility
Downlands Community School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/UPS plus TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2022
Job overview
Learning is at the heart of everything that we do
“This is an outstanding school” Ofsted January 2017
Second in Charge of Languages Faculty
Main Scale/UPS plus TLR 2B (£4,773)
Required to start September 2022
Are you a talented teacher who has the skills to help pupils achieve high standards and help them excel?
Are you ambitious and ready to take the next step in your career?
Could you contribute to the leadership of an innovative and forward-looking department?
This is a really exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive languages faculty in an outstanding comprehensive school, where languages are highly valued and GCSE uptake is more than 75% across our three languages.
We are looking to recruit a full time Second in Charge of Languages for September 2022. The successful applicant will be an excellent practitioner who can demonstrate experience of motivating students to excel in languages.
The successful applicant will have a willingness to lead within the faculty, in order to continue our vision of creating and sustaining an environment where students are engaged and intrinsically motivated to learn a language whilst achieving excellent outcomes.
The role is a perfect platform to develop your own career towards a Head of Department role, and beyond, and would suit someone embarking on their leadership journey.
Applications should be sent to sjohnson@downlands.org by 09:00HRs on Tuesday 24th May 2022. Interviews to be held on Thursday 26th May 2022.
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About Downlands Community School
Headteacher - Mark Wignall
Downlands Community School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary for students aged 11-16 in Hassocks, West Sussex at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, 6 miles north of Brighton. It is a state community school with a governing body of 15 volunteers. The school currently provides 1,200 secondary places when fully subscribed.
The school has undergone extensive renovation, with a state-of-the-art teaching block, IT rooms, Music Suite and Dance Studio. Headteacher Mark Wignall was appointed in September 2016. Our Amphitheatre opened in 2019 and offers the potential for multiple different uses, from outdoor lessons and school productions to rehearsal space for local amateur dramatics groups.
Values and vision
Downlands Community School places learning at the heart of everything that we do. It focuses on valuing the surrounding environment, preparing students for 21st-century society through innovation and creativity, and educating students socially and emotionally, while striving for self-improvement and exceeding expectations. The school's aims are supported by the Downlands Association, a group of staff and parents who raise funds through a range of different events.
Students benefit from extensive opportunities for sport and PE, with access to a gym, sports hall, astroturf football pitch, fitness suite and dance studio. The school is particularly proud of the extra-curricular activities offered, including music, chess, science, technology and creative arts clubs, English clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Ofsted report
“Staff cater for pupils’ needs very well. Relationships are strong and this enables pupils to thrive academically and personally. The academic curriculum is rigorous and challenging. It is enriched by provision for the arts and a strong programme of extra-curricular activities which further enhance pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding.”
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