Lead Practitioner - MFL - to teach French and Spanish KS3 / KS4 (part time considered)

Do you have a vision for educational excellence? At Co-op Academy Failsworth, we invite you to apply for the position of Lead Practitioner and contribute to our mission to drive innovation and improve communities across the North of England. Part Time Considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading, assisting and supporting the development of the curriculum and pedagogy within MFL and across the academy.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting ECTs and ITT, as well as providing coaching and support to the wider teaching staff body and the delivery of CPD where required.
• Teaching both Spanish and French at KS3 and KS4.
• Leading the development of an area of the curriculum and/or pedagogy in line with academy wide approach (as directed by HT/AHT).
• Raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and monitoring and supporting student progress.
• Developing and enhancing the teaching practice and pedagogical development of others through instructional coaching and mentoring.
• Ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and relevant curriculum for students, in accordance with the aims of the Academy and the curricular policies determined by the AGC and Headteacher of the Academy.
• Being accountable for leading, managing and developing an area of the curriculum/pedagogical development area as directed by HT/AHT.
• Effectively managing and deploying teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject/curriculum area to support the development Plan within a subject area.
• Working with colleagues as appropriate to raise standards of achievement and attainment.
• Playing a key part in raising standards by modelling excellent teaching and supporting the professional development of colleagues in a given subject.
• Assisting in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of schemes of work which encapsulate key school learning strategies and educational developments.

Potential candidates will:

• Have a demonstrable passion for the subject, with the ability to help children successfully master an ambitious curriculum.
• Possess the qualities to grow into a highly effective leader, such as the ability to influence others, be highly reflective, possess an unwavering work ethic, have high levels of emotional intelligence and professional integrity.
• Be a lifelong learner, always striving to be a better teacher, who is personally ambitious and able to pick things up quickly.
• Want to work in a fully inclusive, diverse and ambitious school, providing a first-class education to our children, where you can really make a difference to young people.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• Access to excellent leadership opportunities and support within the Trust.
• Co-op member benefits including a 10% discount in Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme).
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities.
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend.
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans.

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status essential.
• Degree or equivalent qualification essential.

Skills and Experience:

• Lead, coach, and motivate staff within a performance management framework.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students.