Second in Charge - MFL - Full-time

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4000-323T
• Posted:13/05/2025
• Pay:MPS / UPS + TLR 2A
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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At St Augustine Academy, we are committed to developing curious minds and fostering a love for learning. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Second in Charge of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to support the leadership of our dedicated MFL team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate language specialist who is eager to contribute to the strategic development of the department, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and support the Head of MFL in delivering an ambitious and inclusive vision for language education across the academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of MFL in providing strategic direction and leadership for the department, contributing to continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Teach both French and Spanish up to and including GCSE level, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons.
• Assist in curriculum planning and the development of schemes of work that promote progression and meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a range of effective teaching strategies to enhance language acquisition and develop students’ cultural understanding.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress, using data to inform planning and intervention strategies.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports student engagement and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the academy to contribute to whole-school initiatives and help raise the profile of languages.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of the recruitment process.

What we offer

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Laptop
• Free Car Parking
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Samantha Garrett
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
• Telephone: 01622 752490
• Email: sgarrett@saa.woodard.co.uk

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