Head of Modern Foreign Languages Department

Teaching Vacancies; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Academy in Doncaster is seeking an English Teacher with strong subject knowledge and teaching qualifications. The Academy is committed to providing an excellent educational experience, with a robust support system for staff. Ideal candidates will have recent teaching experience and a passion for student achievement. Join an energetic community that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development

Supportive staff community

State of the art facilities

Qualifications

• Must have a good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English.
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge in English up to GCSE is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective lessons that engage students in learning.
• Assess and monitor student progress to improve performance.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance teaching strategies.

Skills

Good degree in appropriate discipline related to English

Teaching qualification with QTS

Strong subject knowledge in English up to GCSE

Recent teaching experience

Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4

Understanding of curriculum developments in English

Strong emphasis on student engagement

Strong communication skills

Ability to inspire high expectations

Education

Degree in English or related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Standard computer packages

SMART board or Promethean

Job description

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential: A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English.
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE.
• Recent and relevant teaching experience.
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4.
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students.
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English.
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies.
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance.
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning.
• Able to use student level data to raise standards.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Enthusiasm for your subject area; creative in problem solving with willingness to try new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues.
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents.
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students.
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond.
• Desirable: Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean.

What the school offers its staff

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy’s overall judgement of ‘Good’ as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be ‘Outstanding’ if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out.

Inspectors said that:

“The school has an exceptionally consistent approach to teaching. Pupils learn effectively because of careful teacher explanation followed by opportunities to practise and apply their knowledge. Teachers routinely check that pupils understand. Pupils value the consistency in lessons. They know that this is how they learn and remember.”

This outcome is testament to the hard work and commitment of the staff in the Academy and also to the students, parents/carers and wider community that the Academy serves. We will continue to strive forward to give students in our Academy the opportunities to achieve their best possible outcomes and life chances.

Don Valley Academy is proud to be an EEF Research. One of only 33 Research Schools across England, we work to exemplify our evidence informed teaching and learning strategies, share what we know about putting research into practice, and support schools in the region to make better use of evidence to inform and improve their teaching and learning.

This has been achieved by having dedicated and enthusiastic staff who are committed to giving our community an extraordinary educational experience. Having secured our students their best Y11 outcomes and working in state of the art facilities, we welcome you to come and join us. We pride ourselves on being the most dynamic and energetic Academy and are looking for someone who wants to be part of something special.

We are a vibrant, oversubscribed, Academy with over 1100 students on roll. We serve a mixed community however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning.

As a community we embrace all opportunities and strive to support and challenge each other. We have a comprehensive professional development calendar which is tailored specifically to meet the current needs. Staff enjoy the leadership opportunities found within our ‘DEEPs’ model and are able to gain experiences of roles across the Academy from Aspiring Leaders to Associate Assistant Principals.

Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical clearance, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.