Assistant Curriculum Leader for MFL

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26–31 days annual leave

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Curriculum Leader for MFL to join CHS South. This is a full-time, permanent post starting January 2027.

The role attracts MPS - UPS salary and a TL R 2.1 with a value of £3,527. You will support the Curriculum Leader in raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement within MFL, deputise where required and take responsibility for agreed areas of curriculum development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and successful, relevant teaching experience in MFL
• Consistent delivery of excellent classroom practice
• Thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments
• Ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students
• Effective staff motivation and development

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Leading on interventions to improve student progress and attainment
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the leadership and development of colleagues
• Contributing to a shared vision and continuous improvement within the department

Skills

Strong teaching skills

Curriculum development

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

MFL teaching experience

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Curriculum Leader for MFL to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a full time, permanent post starting January 2027. The role attracts MPS - UPS salary and a TLR 2.1 with a value of £3,527.

We’re looking for:

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate who can consistently deliver outstanding lessons. The ideal candidate will have thorough subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments, good communication skills, and be able to plan and and develop appropriate learning activities.

Main purpose of the role:

This is a middle leadership role. In addition to your classroom responsibilities, you will support the Curriculum Leader in raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement within MFL.

You will deputise where required and take responsibility for agreed areas of curriculum development and team leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Leading on interventions to improve student progress and attainment
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the leadership and development of colleagues
• Contributing to a shared vision and continuous improvement within the department

What you will bring to the role:

• Qualified Teacher Status and successful, relevant teaching experience in MFL
• Consistent delivery of excellent classroom practice
• Thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments
• Ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students
• Effective staff motivation and development

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

CHS South

CHS South is a 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand-new building which opened in September 2021.

We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future. We ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward-thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts, ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.

We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas.

“CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.”

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.chssouth.org.uk/

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.