Head of MFL

Job role

• Teacher
• Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

French, Languages, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M4 - UPS3 plus TLR2c

Additional allowances

TLR2c

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to outstanding teaching and learning, will enjoy working with young people, and will have high expectations of themselves, colleagues and students. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire others, fostering a culture of collaboration, ambition and excellence across the faculty.

The successful applicant will provide clear strategic leadership, building on the high-quality teaching and learning already established at the College, while driving curriculum innovation and inclusive practice. Working closely with colleagues, they will nurture students’ linguistic skills, confidence and curiosity, ensuring that languages continue to play a central role in the academic, cultural and spiritual life of the school.

We are looking for a leader with strong organisational skills, a clear educational vision and a commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education, supporting students to grow academically, culturally and personally.

The MFL faculty benefits from well-resourced classrooms and access to a range of digital tools that support engaging and effective language learning. As a middle leader at St Bede’s, the Head of MFL will be expected to provide dynamic leadership and contribute to raising the profile of languages both within the school and beyond.

St Bede’s serves a diverse community, and we warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusion, excellence and faith-inspired education.

At St Bede’s Catholic College, we are proud of our commitment to languages and the vital role they play in shaping confident, culturally aware young people. As Head of Modern Foreign Languages, you will have the opportunity to:

§ Shape the future of language learning across the school.

§ Lead, inspire and develop a committed and enthusiastic team of language specialists.

§ Work within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and student voice.

§ Play a key role in the wider life of the school and its engagement with the local and global community.

§ an inspirational, dynamic and self-motivated leader

§ a self-motivated, talented and reflective teacher who can teach French or Spanish to A level

§ someone who will teach with excitement and enthusiasm, creating positive energy around them

§ a teacher with ambition for every student

§ a team player

§ a person with strong personal and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

§ A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or prior attainment.

§ Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.

§ A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

§ Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentoring and coaching.

§ A successful ECT support program and new staff mentoring

§ Comprehensive induction programme

§ Onsite parking

§ Free Employee Assistance Programme

§ Teacher pension scheme

§ Marking policy and Communications policy, both designed to reduce workload

§ Members of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter

§ Cycle to work scheme

§ Free use of the college gym

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

recruitment pack.pdf - 1.34 MB (opens in new tab)