At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Modern Foreign Languages department and inspire students to excel in languages.
- Company: Rainhill High School, dedicated to academic excellence and global communication.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape a flagship department with a focus on international exchanges.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to innovative teaching and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by fostering a love for languages and enhancing student potential.
- Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish and proven leadership experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Are you avisionary linguist with a passion for driving academic excellenceand ensuring every child has a place to belong?
Rainhill High School is seeking an inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages tolead our high performing department.
We place Modern Languages at the very heart of our curriculum.
We aren't just teaching alanguage; we are building global communicators.
With a rich calendar ofinternational exchanges and visits, this role offers a unique platform to shapea flagship department within our Trust.
As a Leaderwho ideally has a Spanish specialism, you will want to make a difference and mustbe able to lead a committed and inspiring team of professionals.
You will always be looking for ways to make learningas engaging as possible for pupils, whilst supportingthem to progress to their full potential.
You will have a proventrack record of improvement as an inspirational and experienced practitioner securing outcomesacross the key stages and some existing leadership experience.
We arelooking for a strategic leader who can
- Champion
Spanish Excellence: Oversee a rigorous, creative curriculum thatreflects our specialisms while supporting other languages French/German.
- Inspire
- Staff: Lead, mentor, and develop a team ofpassionate linguists
- Drive
Outcomes: Maintain our track record of exceptionalprogress and attainment across all key stages.
- Expand
- Horizons: Enhance our extra-curricular offer
Thesuccessful candidate will be
- Anoutstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of teaching Spanish to Key Stage 5.
- Aleader who can motivate students of all abilities to see the value of asecond language.
- Data-literateand capable of using assessment to drive departmental intervention.
- Fluencyin Spanish is essential; a working knowledge of a second language ishighly desirable.
If you believeyou have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and bepart of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Leadership and Management
1. Ensure a smooth transition in Modern Languages for all pupils from KS2 - KS3 so that pupils make good progress.
2. Ensure a high quality, well planned and sequenced curriculum is in place for all pupils.
3. Ensure that the curriculum is implemented highly effectively by all teachers.
4. Ensure that the impact of the curriculum and teaching leads to excellent progress by all pupils.
5. To ensure delivery of the schools approach to teaching and learning.
6. To ensure the curriculum is up to date and innovative from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage5.
7. To take a full and active part in the school’s quality assurance process.
8. To line manage the MFL Faculty teachers, including their Appraisal.
9. Provide high quality subject specific CPD for the MFL Faculty teachers.
10. Ensure appropriate learning environments for all pupils.
11. Ensure the appropriate use of resources.
12. Ensure the consistent implementation of school policies.
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Head of Modern Foreign Languages in Knowsley employer: Rainhill High School
Rainhill High School is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for students. With a strong emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities, staff are encouraged to expand their skills while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance in a vibrant community setting. Joining our Office Team means being part of a dedicated group that values positive relationships and teamwork, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the school as a whole.
