Head of MFL

Job Description

Head of MFL

Maltings Academy

Main Pay Range

Permanent, Full Time

September 2022 Start

We are looking for a talented Head of MFL. You will join an academy embarking on an exciting new journey under new leadership. The successful candidate will lead, manage and develop the department, maximising student achievement and progress. You will be expected to :

To be accountable for operational and strategic planning
To ensure effective curriculum provision & development
To ensure effective data management
To ensure effective communications for the department
To ensure effective management of departmental resources

Ideally you will have:

A record of raising and maintaining standards.
Vision, drive and flare as you join our supportive and forward thinking team of teachers.
A genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the academy.

This role is suitable for an experienced teacher with a proven track record of high performance as well as ambitious NQTs and professionals who are within their first few years of teaching. We work closely with our sister academy, New Rickstones Academy (graded Good), also in Witham and have a joint Sixth Form provision. Although this role is based at Maltings Academy, you will be expected to work across both academies.

We offer:

A commitment to further developing you as a future leader through access to the school network of our sponsor Academies Enterprise Trust.
To be part of an academy moving forward at pace.
A highly committed staff team developing and driving a culture of high expectations and no excuses.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact Julie Joiner: jjoiner@maltingsacademy.org

Closing date : 22nd May 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today and join us to help create an excellent education for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our websitehttps://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/initial-teacher-trainingfor further details.

Information about the School

At Maltings Academy we are committed to deliver excellence by creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where staff and students share a common goal that enables all students to succeed.

Everyday, we guide students to be able to make a difference by being respectful of themselves and others, arriving at school with a readiness to learn and engage positively in their lessons and to develop and demonstrate resilience on their learning journey to becoming a generation we can all be proud of.

To achieve our common vision, all members of the academy community will uphold of core values of respect, readiness and resilience.

Maltings Academy is a school where the community works collaboratively and with a sense of shared responsibility and pride for our students to achieve, dream big and lead successful and fulfilled lives anywhere in the world.

WHY JOIN OUR SCHOOL?

Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with school.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our school benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.