Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Curriculum Leader with the ability and ambition to support the raising of standards, moving the academy towards our vision to become outstanding. You will be committed to high standards of learning and student progress and help students to achieve their potential.

Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.  

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged), upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

Our community is wonderfully diverse, engaging and energetic. “A good school with an excellent sixth form” (Ofsted Nov 2019), we are at the forefront of both in-class and remote e-learning with a mission to ensure our students are all productive, active citizens who will go on to do good in the world and make a difference. Our mission of “Love - Service - Forgiveness” underpins both formal teaching and the personal and spiritual development of our students.

The successful candidate will have leadership experience across MFL (GCSE & A level). Accreditation of AST/NPQML status or similar would be an advantage, together with strong organisational and highly effective planning skills. It is desirable for the successful candidate to have examiner experience and knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted inspection process.

You will: 

• Be an excellent teacher of your subject at KS3, 4 & 5 (with Spanish as a preference).
• Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to making a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

A comprehensive programme of induction and departmental support will be provided. The wellbeing and professional development of all staff at St Edmund’s is our priority.

We can offer:

• Supportive directors and Local Academy Committee members.
• Opportunities for collaborative work in partnership with other Senior Leaders across the SFSC Catholic MAC, the wider community and with our strategic partners and agencies.
• Students/pupils who are enthusiastic, confident, happy and well-behaved.
• Dedicated and committed staff, eager to build on our high standards.
• A strong faith community.

You are welcome to contact Mrs Hill, Assistant Principal: Director of Teaching & Learning at the Academy on 01902 558888.

For more information or to access application forms, please visit our website www.stedmunds.org or please telephone the St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC recruitment line 01902 558709). 

Completed applications can be returned to Mrs M. Cutter, Senior HR Officer, at the company head office: (c/o Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 8BL) via email to recruitment@sfscmac.co.uk.  

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 15th March 2023 (suitable candidates may be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application, and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that the post is filled).

Interview date: w/c 20th March 2023

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.