Head of Department

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

The Community College, Bishop's Castle · Bishops Castle · Shropshire

Job description

The College is looking to appoint a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to provide strategic and curriculum leadership for our successful Languages department. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly effective teacher who can engage and inspire students of all abilities. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have evidence of making a positive impact on student progress and outcomes. In addition, applicants may have the experience or potential to contribute to whole-school improvement and lead developments across other curriculum areas.

The post could also work as a job share with appropriate candidates.

Students have the opportunity to study two languages at The Community College, currently French and German, previously French and Spanish.

Benefits

TLR 2c

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About this school

The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16

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Pupils: 526
Avg teacher salary: £52,177
Pupil:teacher ratio: 16.6:1

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