Teacher of Language Acquisition (maternity cover contract)

Leigh Academy Blackheath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative academy in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Language Acquisition to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire students and contribute to a new, rigorous curriculum. The academy values professional development and collaboration, ensuring teachers can thrive in a supportive environment. With a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, this position is perfect for educators passionate about making a difference. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of students in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Bespoke CPD with mentoring

Opportunities for collaboration across schools

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about Language Acquisition and able to inspire students.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities in Language Acquisition.
• Engage in co-curricular activities and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Language Acquisition

Teaching

Collaboration

Motivational Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Bachelor's Degree

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is a co-educational 11-19 Outstanding comprehensive school, located in Blackheath, Royal Borough of Greenwich. LAB is also an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering the highly regarded Middle Years Programme at KS3, and will open its new P16 provision - LAB16, in September 2023.

‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. Classrooms are calm places where pupils can focus on their learning’- OFSTED December 2022

We believe that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. If you are as passionate about achieving this as we are, and have the drive and determination to ensure all students realise their full potential, we invite you to join our team.

‘Staff are proud to work at this school where everyone’s contribution is valued’- OFSTED December 2022.

‘Leaders provide excellent development opportunities for all staff. They are conscious of staff workload and well-being’- OFSTED December 2022

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking to appoint a full timeTeacher of Language Acquisition (maternity cover contract), joining us from September 2025. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students in this curriculum area. Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers as we can offer fantastic professional development at every stage of a teacher’s career.

We believe that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education: delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. Our commitment to maximising the potential of every child, teaching them the skills they need to be successful and nurturing a desire to be a lifelong learner, will prepare them for whichever career path they choose to follow.

If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about research-informed education, and you can inspire learners to go beyond what they are taught and seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post;
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities;
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation;
• The opportunity to work in an environment where student behaviour is exemplary and students are respectful and ambitious;
• The opportunity to contribute to a new, highly rigorous Language Acquisition curriculum which spans across two key stages;
• The chance to develop your knowledge of both GCSE and the International Baccalaureate Post 16 diploma.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face;
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships;
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude;
• Confident and has strong career aspirations;
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy;
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject;
• Confident in delivering lessons with strong knowledge of the Language Acquisition curriculum;
• Engaged in evidence-informed pedagogy and relentlessly focused on improving their own practice;
• Passionate about their own personal leadership and subject knowledge.

This is a maternity cover contract until December 2025 offering MPS/UPS, based on experience.

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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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