Lead Practitioner for Modern Foreign Languages

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Worcester is seeking a Lead Practitioner for Modern Foreign Languages to lead the department and enhance the teaching of Spanish. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for education, along with a commitment to developing a positive learning environment. The position promises excellent career opportunities and employment benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Car and Bike To Work Schemes

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High expectations of pupil progress.
• Skills to lead the Modern Foreign Language department.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Language department.
• Teach Spanish at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Skills

Leadership in teaching

Building relationships

Passion for education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Lead Practitioner for Modern Foreign Languages

Permanent Contract

Full Time

Salary Scale - LeadPractitioner (Points 1-6),£50,025 - £56,593 per annum

A superb and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, committed and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner of Modern Foreign Languages. Aside from leading the languages department at the school, the Lead Practitioner of Modern Foreign Languages will have an instrumental role in developing the teaching of Spanish across the trust. The ideal candidate should teach Spanish at Key Stages 3,4 and 5 and be keen to teach A level Spanish to a rapidly growing A level cohort.

Trinity High School is a very special learning community. Our HEART values of Happiness, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Tolerance underpin our day to day work and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students. We are a friendly and caring community where students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenge and develop resilience so that they can realise their talents and create their futures.

Our school motto, Excellence for All, encapsulates our vision for all students in our care. Our motto reflects both ambition and inclusivity and allows students to prosper because we have high expectations of their academic progress as well as their personal development. As they move through the school they grow into confident, articulate young adults who contribute selflessly to their families and their local communities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Language department within the school and develop the teaching of Spanish across the trust.
• Teach Spanish at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and be keen to teach A level Spanish to a growing cohort.

Qualifications and requirements

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Has high expectations of pupil progress
• Is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in students.
• Has the skills to lead the Modern Foreign Language department.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Is willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the school.
• Has ambition combined with a commitment to developing their own skills.

Benefits

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals.
• Work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
• Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
• Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Sacrifice Car and Bike To Work Schemes, and many more.

Closing Date: Friday 4th April 2025.

For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Nigel Ford, Headteacher, on [e-mail] or 01527 585859.