We seek to appoint for September 2025, a well-qualified Head of Department to lead our Modern Foreign Languages team. The school currently offers French and Spanish to A-level. The ability to teach French is highly desirable, as we are currently well appointed with Spanish specialists.
Our ideal candidate will be:
A well-qualified linguist with experience of leadership of an area of the curriculum, perhaps as a 2i/c or similar.
An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results and a compelling vision for improvement.
A team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils alike.
Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality lessons to pupils.
What we offer you:
Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.
An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school.
A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school.
Well-resourced RE teaching base.
Childcare vouchers.
A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day.
We value your development and will work with you to ensure that your talents are nurtured to the full, welcoming applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.
Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality.
The successful applicant will be joining a highly organised, committed, energetic and well equipped department in a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission.
If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Rock at
brock@st-james.barnet.sch.uk
to arrange. Please submit your application form to:
brock@st-james.barnet.co.uk Application deadline: Friday, 11 February 2025. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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brock@st-james.barnet.sch.uk
to arrange. Please submit your application form to:
brock@st-james.barnet.co.uk Application deadline: Friday, 11 February 2025. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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