Job Description

Head of Modern Foreign Languages TLR1A, £7,853

For September or January

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Head of MFL, to lead and develop our Languages department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner with aspirations to be a senior leader, a current Head of subject looking to make their first move into senior middle leadership or an outstanding Second in Department ready for a bigger challenge.

The successful candidate will be passionate about languages and about instilling a love for the subject with their team and the James Hornsby students. The Head of Faculty will work closely with the department and students to encourage an increase in students taking languages at KS4.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement for every one of our students and who will go the extra mile to help them achieve excellence. If you are an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to high standards we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving an application.

Opportunities for further progression will be available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates.

Visits to the school are welcomed, contact Leigh Christensen to arrange.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 27th June 2019

CVs alone will not be accepted. CV's submitted by an agency will not be considered

For more information and to download an application form please visit the James Hornsby website:

http://www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/information/recruitment/

Completed applications should be emailed to Leigh Christensen, Personnel Officer

leigh.christensen@jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk

The James Hornsby School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure

The James Hornsby School is a Zenith Multi Academy Trust school as part of Zenith Multi Academy Trust

Information about the School

The James Hornsby School, is a successful school with Investors in People Gold status, which can offer students the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our students are proud of their school and enjoy so many different parts of school life including trips, visits and many other activities both in and outside of the normal school day.

We believe that it is essential that we work in partnership with the students, parents/carers and both local and international communities to enable our students to be prepared for their future lives. Our school motto, 'Together We Excel' reflects this belief. Staff at The James Hornsby School work incredibly hard, along with Governors and Parents, to ensure we offer the best educational opportunities possible.

The James Hornsby School is a forward thinking school, continually looking for new ways to provide the best learning environment and learning opportunities for our students. We are at the centre of the local community and open our doors outside of the normal school day to support learning and recreational opportunities in the local community. We are aiming for excellence and we invite you to come and see for yourselves.

Quotes from our May 2016 Ofsted report: "This school is well led. The Headteacher and leaders have worked with determination to create a culture where pupils share a 'lifelong love of learning' and achieve their best". "School leaders have succeeded in bringing pupils together into a positive, caring school community which promotes high expectations for attitudes towards learning, relationships and attendance."