Head of MFL

Woodardacademies; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy is seeking a passionate Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead a dynamic team. This role involves teaching French and Spanish, developing innovative lessons, and fostering a love for languages among students. The academy is dedicated to excellence in education, providing a supportive environment for both staff and students. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on inclusion, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' language education and cultural awareness.

Benefits

2 weeks holiday at October half term

Comprehensive CPD programme

Meals available on site

Free meals on Inset days

Exceptional leave arrangements

Free eye tests for VDU users

Employee assistance programme

Free fitness suite on site

Qualifications

• Experience teaching French and Spanish up to GCSE level.
• Ability to develop engaging MFL lessons and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MFL department and ensure high teaching standards.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.

Skills

French Language

Spanish Language

Teaching Strategies

Data Analysis

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Languages

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

At St Augustine Academy, we are committed to developing curious minds and fostering a love for learning. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to lead and inspire our dedicated MFL team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic language specialist who is passionate about teaching and learning, and who can drive forward an ambitious vision for language education across the academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the MFL department with strategic direction, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.

• Teach both French and Spanish up to and including GCSE level.

• Develop and deliver high-quality MFL lessons that engage and motivate students.

• Use a range of innovative teaching strategies to promote language acquisition and cultural awareness.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress, using data to inform teaching and support achievement.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active language learning.

• Collaborate with staff across the academy to embed languages into the wider curriculum and promote internationalism.

Informal visits are welcome.

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.

What we offer

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term

• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

• 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

About our 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.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.

All offers of appointment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, incorporating a Barred List Check. Therefore, individuals on the Children’s Barred list (and Adult’s Barred list, where relevant) should not apply.