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MPR/UPR + TLR 2b (£5,705)+ AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

September 2024 Start

Passionate about Modern Foreign Languages particularly French and Spanish? Tendring Technology College is looking for a Head of MFL to lead an experienced team, manage and develop the department, maximising student achievement and progress. At Tendring Technology College we teach French, Spanish and German at KS3 and 4.

You will step into our modern classrooms equipped with ViewSonic digital whiteboards, designed to enhance interactive learning experiences. We also allocate each student with their own Chromebook, ensuring personalised learning tailored to individual needs and pace. Beyond the classroom, our extracurricular activities offer students the chance to delve deeper into language and culture through after school clubs.

Tendring Technology College (TTC) is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive academy. With over 1,800 young people on roll we strive to be a catalyst; aiming to create not only remarkable lives for our young people, but for our community. We are an academy that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, we inspire high aspirations for all. We have students that gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity and sporting success.

We want our pupils to be happy, enjoy being engaged in their learning and challenged in their thinking. We strive to ensure they are fully prepared for the rapidly evolving future that lies ahead of them, standing shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.

We want our staff to be highly skilled, willing to learn, feel supported and be determined to get the best outcomes for every pupil.

Closing date : 26th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time andflexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School

I warmly welcome you to the Lift Tendring website. I am immensely proud to lead a school where students are at the heart of everything we do. Lift Tendring is a traditional yet forward-thinking school, built on the values of respect, honesty and responsibility.

We want our students to be happy, to enjoy learning, and to be challenged in their thinking. Our aim is to become a beacon of educational excellence in Essex both pastorally and academically. With the sole aim of equipping young people with the confidence to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best, locally, nationally and globally.

We are proud to achieve the strongest student outcomes in our local community, and our commitment to excellence is clear in every aspect of school life.

This was recognised by Ofsted, who noted: ‍"The school has transformed. It is now a place where pupils feel safe, learn well and thrive." "Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school." "Staff have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them."

‍Our dedicated staff are passionate professionals who work tirelessly to secure the best for every student. We believe in continuous improvement to ensure that our students leave us confident, capable and ready for the future. Above all, we want every member of our community to wake up each day excited to come to Lift Tendring, a school of excellence, opportunity and belonging.

Tom Burt, Principal

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. -With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. -We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.