Are you passionate about the opportunities and development that learning Modern Foreign Languages offers to all students?
Are you interested in evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies?
Are you a forward-thinking, collegiate and optimistic leader who strives to develop themselves and those around them?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Head of the Modern Foreign Languages faculty at St John’s Marlborough. We are a high performing academy and a key member of the highly effective Excalibur Academies Trust. The academy is judged as Outstanding in all areas, and it has exceptional facilities in a modern teaching environment. We are a school that specialises in evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning and take great pride in developing our staff.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will provide inspiring leadership to help achieve excellence in terms of students’ outcomes, behaviours and attitudes, and personal development in Languages at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will lead a large, talented and committed team of French, German and Spanish teaching staff, ensuring the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils, and a personally enriching experience of professional development for staff.
Main Responsibilities:
To lead the MFL team. This involves giving a clear vision and direction to the team, celebrating achievements, identifying key areas for improvement, and planning appropriate actions to meet them. To manage both the people and resources associated with each aspect of MFL and examination subjects. To monitor the quality of teaching and learning, liaising with other Heads of Faculty and Heads of Year and offering support and development where necessary. To promote and organise extra-curricular programmes for all Key Stages including liaising with external bodies. To promote the ethos of the school. Being part of the Excalibur Academies Trust means we offer a well thought through package of support and development, which includes a wide variety of opportunities for you to take your career in any number of directions. Our professional development is an area of excellence and ensures a very clear focus on the development and well-being of all our staff and students. You are encouraged to visit us at St John’s to see the school in operation and meet the team. Please contact Trish Grimes to arrange a visit.
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To lead the MFL team. This involves giving a clear vision and direction to the team, celebrating achievements, identifying key areas for improvement, and planning appropriate actions to meet them. To manage both the people and resources associated with each aspect of MFL and examination subjects. To monitor the quality of teaching and learning, liaising with other Heads of Faculty and Heads of Year and offering support and development where necessary. To promote and organise extra-curricular programmes for all Key Stages including liaising with external bodies. To promote the ethos of the school. Being part of the Excalibur Academies Trust means we offer a well thought through package of support and development, which includes a wide variety of opportunities for you to take your career in any number of directions. Our professional development is an area of excellence and ensures a very clear focus on the development and well-being of all our staff and students. You are encouraged to visit us at St John’s to see the school in operation and meet the team. Please contact Trish Grimes to arrange a visit.
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