Head of Modern Foreign Languages

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Languages. You will be supported by an exceptional team who will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. 

The successful candidate will:
• Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of MFL
• Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behavior range
• Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
• Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
• Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
• Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
• Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
• Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-41995 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date is 09.00 Monday 25 March 2024