Second in Charge - MFL

At St Augustine Academy we are committed to developing curious minds and fostering a love for learning. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Second in Charge of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to support the leadership of our dedicated MFL team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate language specialist who is eager to contribute to the strategic development of the department champion highquality teaching and learning and support the Head of MFL in delivering an ambitious and inclusive vision for language education across the academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of MFL in providing strategic direction and leadership for the department contributing to continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Teach both French and Spanish up to and including GCSE level delivering engaging and highquality lessons.
• Assist in curriculum planning and the development of schemes of work that promote progression and meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a range of effective teaching strategies to enhance language acquisition and develop students cultural understanding.
• Monitor assess and track student progress using data to inform planning and intervention strategies.
• Promote a positive inclusive and stimulating learning environment that supports student engagement and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the academy to contribute to wholeschool initiatives and help raise the profile of languages.

CVs will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

What we offer

2 weeks holiday at October half term

A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

Laptop

Free Car Parking

Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

Occupational Sick Pay

Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

Free eye tests for VDU users

A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 hour access

Free fitness suite on site

About our School

St Augustine Academy is a nonselective 1116 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community innovative teaching methods and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848 Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a firstclass education but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and as such it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Statement

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share in this commitment.

All posts will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks including the receipt of two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record selfdeclaration form and to give consent for an online search to be carried out. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check therefore individuals on the childrens barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply. There is a sixmonth probation period for all postholders.