Head of MFL

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John Madejski Academy, Reading

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 3 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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John Madejski Academy

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To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
To teach consistently high-quality lessons
To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements across KS3 - KS5
To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for MIS, registers
To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
To follow the school policies and procedures
To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy
To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to students' attainment, progress and achievement
To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum areas and school procedures
To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
To follow department policy regarding department tracking of student progress and use information to inform learning and teaching
To follow setting and co-ordinating assessment arrangements in history at all Key Stages, and in all areas as required by school policies, including standardising those assessments.
Commit to their own professional development, proactively identifying development opportunities
Exercise oversight of the academic and social development of students through a team of Learning Area teachers; devising any relevant, suitable responsibility structure
Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Learning Area's curricular responsibilities.
Manage allocated resources, through colleagues where applicable.
Contribute to the School's self-evaluation process especially regarding the data analysis of the Learning Area.
Oversee the work of members of the Learning Area team and related support staff
Encourage the professional development of Learning Area and support staff
Contribute to the School's consultative process by convening and/or participating in all appropriate calendared meetings, and by ensuring Learning Area/Year representation at all additional relevant School meetings.
Having delegated responsibility for the implementation of Health and Safety as may be agreed.
Provide information about the work of assigned curricular/pastoral areas, and the progress of students, to the line manager, Headteacher, Trust, colleagues and parents when required, reflecting appropriate 'self-evaluation'.

Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification (QTS)
Commitment to own self development
Recent experience of leading and developing within a team
Recent and relevant leadership development/training in management and leadership
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5
Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
Demonstrate a commitment to following the School's principles of teaching, learning and assessment
Good discipline/classroom management
Commitment to working within the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Commitment to high standards and expectations
High levels of professional integrity

We are looking for a Head of MFL. This is an exciting opportunity to join John Madejski Academy, become an integral member of the teaching team and further contribute to the life chances of our young people in the school, and across the Trust. The School is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years, it is a chance to be part of something very special. It will support career development and equip you for further development opportunities within the School and within our Trust. We are based in Reading in Berkshire, a culturally rich and bustling area of the country providing good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. This school will be one of the best schools in the country in the near future, and this is an incredible opportunity to join us on the start of our improvement journey.

Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Head of MFL

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