Head of MFL (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Start date: April 2024

Contract: One-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £37,667 - £48,857 (Ark MPS 1-6)

Closing Date: 15th January 2024, 4pm

The Role:

This is a role to lead a professional community of subject teachers in the MFL department to ensure high attainment of their subject across the academy and to develop and lead an exciting curriculum which enables the highest level of pupil progress and achievement.

Our ideal candidate will:

Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities;

Be an outstanding leader, with good communication and organisation skills;

Be able to teach French or Spanish to Key Stage 5;

Be a passionate about their subject and a committed team player;

Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in MFL;

Have high expectations for accountability and consistency;

Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils;

Be committed to Bolingbroke Academy’s ethos of high expectations.

Have the desire to learn and further develop their practice through regular CPD and feedback.

Have the ability to question and challenge the status quo and find new and progressive solutions to existing systems.

Have demonstrable experience in managing behaviour and motivating children with a strong belief in the potential of every pupil.

Have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of students and pupils.

About us:

We are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.

We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community.

We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond.

Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Please submit your application by 15th January 2024, at 4pm.

For further information, technical queries regarding the application system or to arrange to discuss the role, please contact l.loke@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.