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Vision for Education are recruiting a Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) for one of their secondary schools in Blackburn, starting in September 2024.
About the role Teachers of MFL who are looking to take the next step in their career are warmly welcomed to apply.The school is committed to professional development. The successful candidate will have ongoing support from the senior leadership team and will benefit from appropriate training and development opportunities. You will be given support, time, and space to grow as a leader and improve the MFL provision across the school. You will have the support to ensure you are able to focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
Responsibilities of this Head of MFL role include:
- To lead a team of staff in the delivery of the MFL Curriculum so that it engages, enthuses, motivates, and enables pupils to progress
- Line management of departmental staff – foster an open and equitable culture and manage conflict (if applicable)
- To collaboratively plan and prepare effective teaching schemes and lessons within the context of the school curriculum
- To use regular assessments to set targets for pupils, monitor pupil progress towards individual targets and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring.
- To fully implement all school policies for creating a culture of high expectations
- To maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents, and carers, to report on progress, sanctions, and rewards and all other communications
About the school
This large community focused secondary school and sixth form is based in Blackburn.
Their goal is to provide outstanding education and life changing opportunities for all of their young people. They want to be recognised for academic excellence and having a reputation for giving pupils the critical skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in education, employment, and life.
Requirements for this Head of MFL position include:
- Teaching qualification with QTS / QTLS (essential)
- Evidence of being, or having the potential to be, an outstanding leader
- Knowledge of curriculum with a proven ability to differentiate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain high quality planning and recording
- Good inter-personal, communication, planning, and organisational skills
In return, the trust offer:
- MPS / UPS Outer London salary plus management allowance
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- CPD & career opportunities across the trust
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised cafeteria for lunches
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
Apply today via this website. Applicants must be aware that applications will be reviewed as received and suitable candidate will be invited for interview, potentially prior to the closing date. Therefore, there is a chance that the closing date may be brought forward.
Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
If you're interested in this role please contact us on; (phone number removed)
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