Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

TPS (Outer London) + TLR £7,843 per annum

Required: January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, dynamic, forwarding thinking Head of Modern Languages to lead and promote the Modern Languages Department. The appointed applicant will help drive Modern Languages on to greater success.  Applicants must be able to teach French and/or Spanish. You will be committed to achieving high standards of teaching and learning through the delivery of motivating and well-planned lessons. You will be a reflective practitioner who is creative, research-engaged and unwavering in having high expectations of all pupils. We are very keen on trips abroad and offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities to enrich the educational experience of our pupils.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner; committed to achieving and sustaining high standards of Learning and Teaching.
• Have a rigorous and inventive approach to the delivery of Modern Languages across both KS3 and KS4
• Be enthusiastic about the subject, with the ability to inspire, develop and encourage independence and resilience in our pupils.
• Set high standards within and beyond the department.
• Be fully responsible for the day to day running of the department and strategic long term planning.
• Be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to work well with other, high achieving professionals.

We can offer you:

• A happy, welcoming environment where children enjoy coming to school to learn
• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff
• Excellent opportunities to further develop your skills

A full and comprehensive induction programme is followed for all new staff, including those new to the profession.

Emerson Park is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Secondary School in the London Borough of Havering. We are set in pleasant surroundings on the edge of the green belt with close proximity to both countryside and central London. We are fortunate to benefit from talented and hardworking staff, supportive parents and committed Governors and enthusiastic pupils. The academy has a traditional ethos and enjoys a good reputation in the area.

Applications can be submitted online by visiting www.haveringschools.jobs and locating this vacancy. If you wish to discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Beney on 01708 475285 ext 222. Closing date for applications:  14th October 2024.