Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Mowden Hall School; Stocksfield; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mowden Hall School invites an inspirational teacher to lead our Modern Foreign Languages provision and teach French and another language across Key Stages 1 to 3. The post requires strategic development of MFL, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and preparing pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship assessments.

The successful candidate will inspire language learning, collaborate with colleagues, and be ready to contribute to school life, including boarding duties when

Formación

• Honours degree in French with QTS.
• Experience teaching French and/or another language across KS2/KS3.
• Strong knowledge of Common Entrance requirements.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with ability to inspire pupils.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the MFL provision at Mowden Hall.
• Teach French and another language to students across KS2–KS3.
• Prepare pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarships.
• Lead, motivate and support MFL colleagues.
• Contribute to Games, Activities, Clubs or Boarding duties when required.

Conocimientos

Language teaching

KS2/KS3 teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Leadership & teamwork

Assessment for learning

Safeguarding

Educación

Honours degree in French

Qualified Teacher Status

Descripción del empleo

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and inspirational teacher to lead our Modern Foreign Languages provision and teach French and another language across Key Stages 1 to 3.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development of MFL throughout the school, ensuring that pupils develop confidence, fluency and enthusiasm for languages. They will teach French and another language to pupils of varying abilities, including preparing pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.

This post provides considerable scope for someone with imagination, drive and ambition to shape the future direction of languages at Mowden Hall. The successful applicant will be academically well-qualified, passionate about language learning and capable of inspiring both pupils and colleagues.

The Head of MFL is responsible to the Deputy Head Academic and Staff for the efficient running, development and performance of the department, supporting colleagues who contribute to language teaching and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.

As a busy boarding school, the ability to contribute to Games, Activities, Clubs or Boarding duties would be desirable.

For an initial discussion regarding the role, please contact Mr Tom Hillman, Deputy Head (Academic & Staff), on 01661 842147 or email: [e-mail].

• Good honours degree in French, and a related subject. Qualified Teacher Status.
• Excellent subject knowledge. Experience teaching French and/or another language across KS2 and KS3. Good understanding of Common Entrance requirements.
• Excellent classroom practitioner. Ability to inspire enthusiasm for languages. Strong behaviour management. Effective use of assessment to improve outcomes.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues. Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Willingness to contribute fully to school life.
• Energy, enthusiasm and resilience. Commitment to safeguarding.
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Mowden Hall