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Head of Modern Foreign Languages - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4002-323T
  • Posted:29/03/2019
  • Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR
  • Start Date:Jul 2019
  • App Close Date:19/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Head of Modern Foreign Language

Required for July or September 2019

MPS or UPS plus TLR

Full time - Permanent

Recherché!  ịSe busca!  Wanted!

Subject Leader for MFL

We are looking for an innovative and engaging Modern Languages teacher to lead our committed team. This is an exciting time to join us as we develop intercultural understanding through language learning both in the classroom and as a part of wider school life.

You will be a dynamic and confident practitioner, with the ability to bring learning to life and inspire a love of languages across all Key Stages. Currently we offer French but there is scope for the successful candidate to diversify provision.

This is a school where language learning is highly valued and very well supported by SLT, teaching and support staff. We are well-resourced; results at GCSE have improved rapidly and our students are keen to learn and progress. We run a variety of trips and have links with a partner school in Boulogne.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • be a passionate teacher of MFL and a committed team player;
  • demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism towards student attainment and achievement;
  • demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence;
  • have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.

Ofsted – ‘Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and expect all pupils to give of their best.’

Application packs available via Kent Teach
Please note – we cannot accept CVs without an application form.

Closing Date:  Friday 19th April 2019 at 12 noon
Interview:  TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact details:  Jenni Van Deelan
Email:  jenni.vandeelen@swale.at

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

Executive Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Headteacher: Ms Y Peden

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. Staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr N Smith
  • Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
  • Telephone: 01795 472449
  • Email: tssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: 01795 470332

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.