Second in Charge Modern Foreign Languages

TES FE News; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mossbourne Federation seeks an outstanding leader for its Modern Foreign Languages department. The role involves teaching Spanish and French, leading improvements, and inspiring students. Candidates should be passionate about innovative education and committed to personal excellence.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Early finish on Friday

Hybrid working for planning and preparation time

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at local restaurants

First rate professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Spanish and French.
• Drive and ambition to lead improvements.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership for the learning area.
• Inspire students to appreciate languages and cultures.
• Collaborate with the Head of Learning Area.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for teaching languages

Organization

Job description

Job Overview

Work Pattern: 40 hours per week

Interview dates: TBC

Location: Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 8JT

Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies

Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies

The Mossbourne Allowance*

Free lunches*

Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Discounts at local restaurants

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

Saturday and holiday paid programme

Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)

Staff appreciation awards and events

First rate professional development and career opportunities

Financial support for career development*

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*

Remuneration for exam board marking*

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

• Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
  
  

We are seeking an outstanding leader and practitioner who is ready to provide strong leadership for the learning area. The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching languages and have the drive and ambition to lead improvements. They will be able to teach at least one of Spanish and French and inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of these languages and cultures. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will be a driving force in the Learning Area who will deputise for the Head of Learning Area when they are unavailable, collaborate closely with the Head of Learning Area and will embody the high standards that we expect from all of our staff. They will share in the vision that ‘languages education’ is for all and will be instrumental in not only maintaining high standards but have the desire to play a significant role in developing the Modern Foreign Languages Learning Area further.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.