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Head of Faculty of Modern Foreign Languages

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/01/2025
Advert End Date:
03/03/2025 09:00
Salary:
£31,650 to £49,084 pa plus TLR1a £9,782 pa
Hours per week:
Full time in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Documents
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
275120
Employment Location:
Kenton School, Drayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3RU
Post Number:
ST2979(e)
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Mar
Further Information
This school has Academy status, and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.

Kenton School
Drayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RU 

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve.  With just 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East.  At Kenton we are clear about our vision; Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
 
As Head of Faculty of MFL, you would be responsible for leading a team of skilled teachers with many years of experience as well as some ECTs. You will be supported by the 2nd in Faculty.
The faculty work closely together, love teaching French, and developing themselves and others. Our team strive to provide the best education to our students. 
 
If you are the person we are looking for you will be able to demonstrate:
  • Significant experience driving performance improvements in a teaching and learning role or demonstrate ability to do this.
  • An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high quality outcomes.
  • An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion which contribute to positive outcomes including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively.
  • A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management.
  • Ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instill these in others. 

In return we offer:
  • Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
  • Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
  • Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff. 

How to Apply
Please download an application form from our website ks.northernleaderstrust.org and return it to hr@northernleaderstrust.org
 
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.