South Dartmoor Community College is
seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of MFL. This is a full time, permanent position. The successful candidate will work closely
with the Senior team and fellow Heads of Departments to deliver high quality
lessons and opportunities to Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students. The successful candidate will be a
hard-working individual; passionate about MFL and a teacher with high
expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best outcomes for
students.
This last year we have secured some of the
best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure
every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers
at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is
second to none. Our students report that
they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and
they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students
are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an
active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 26 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success: Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity, Compassion.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website
for full details.
If you would like to discuss the position please contact: Jen Veal, Executive Headteacher. Email: jveal@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk.
If you believe you can demonstrate the
dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your
application. Application forms; full job
description and person specification are also available via our website www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be submitted
to Mrs Cleo Perry, PA to the Executive Head Teacher and HR Administrator via
MyNewTerm.
Closing Date: Extended to 31 August 2024
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. An enhanced DBS
disclosure is required for this post.
Information about our key policies is
available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our
DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and
Selection Policy).
Cleo Perry
01364655345
cperry@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk