Head of Modern Foreign Languages

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Job Description
Attleborough Academy, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AJ
MPR/UPR, Plus TLR2A (£3,214)
32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Permanent
Reference: 5681
Required from September 2024
With effect from September 2024, we are seeking to appoint an innovative and outstanding Head of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) to lead a successful and progressive department. The successful candidate will ideally be required to teach GCSE German at KS4 and French to at least KS3, to the highest standard and to make a positive difference to Academy life.
We are looking for a passionate teacher who brings their subject to life to complement the existing MFL team. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the MFL department is essential. The successful applicant will engage fully with the curriculum design and development process, particularly as the existing specifications are updated by exam boards and look for opportunities to develop the wider MFL curriculum.
Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. Attleborough as a town is poised for major expansion and the Academy is the chosen secondary to have facilities developed as part of the Masterplan. Extensive building and development work is taking place in areas including our sports facilities, science facilities and Sixth Form.
The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff. Just before Easter 2023, we were pleased to announce that we achieved the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in our community.
We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the school. Indeed, in our most recent Ofsted Inspection (#####) we were termed a 'special place to be'. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our school as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.
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How to apply
Please apply via our website (webitrent.com).
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 13 May#####4.
Interview date: Week commencing 20 Ma#####24.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements.
The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education Septemb#####022, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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