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Curriculum
Leader for MFL
Permanent
& Full Time
Appointment Date: September 2025
Pay Scale: MPS/UPS & TLR 2C (£8,279)
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am
Friday 25th April 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday
30th April 2025
We are looking to
appoint a Curriculum Leader for MFL who has excellent leadership and management
skills, has a passion for teaching and learning and is an excellent
practitioner committed to raising achievement for young people.
Kingsbury Green Academy, which is part of the successful Ascend Learning
Trust is an ambitious, forward- thinking 11-18 Academy situated in a
beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.
We are looking for a colleague who can contribute to ensuring excellent standards in all areas of school life and can form high quality relationships with all staff and students. Above all, we want to hear from MFL specialists who believe that all children have the right to learn a new language and in doing so, develop as human beings.
We are looking to appoint a Curriculum Leader for MFL who will:
·
Be responsible
for leading the MFL department through the next stage of school development
·
Have high
expectations of the achievement of all students
·
Be able to teach
to A level and at least one other language to KS3
·
Be able to
inspire commitment and enthusiasm for MFL across the school
·
Embrace new
technologies, enhancing the learning of MFL
·
Lead and develop
an extended and extensive MFL curriculum
·
Promote the
continuity and progression for the learning of all students
·
Have a proven
track record as an effective teacher
·
Bring energy,
enthusiasm and new ideas to the classroom, department and school
·
Have strong
leadership, management and people skills
·
Able to work
effectively as a team member and team leader
·
Have a
sophisticated understanding of inclusive practice and provision for raising
levels of achievement for all students and groups of students
Full details
can be found in the recruitment pack.
Ascend
Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people
receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or
their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes
that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a
part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people
we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality
professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will
foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and
standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
We also offer an
excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores,
restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to
work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:
Health &
Wellbeing
·
Free annual Flu Vaccines
·
Discounted Gym Memberships
·
24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt
advice
·
*Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
·
Generous holiday allowance
· Flexible working solutions
Financial
·
Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and
national stores
·
Excellent Pension Schemes
·
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
· Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
·
Instructional Coaching for Teachers
·
Developmental performance management conversations
·
Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
·
Investment in your career, internal and external talent
solutions.
· Recognition and Reward –including service awards
* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING
STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent” and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References
will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the
interview process. If previous employment has included working with children,
then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether
this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be
detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Recruitment Team
01793781485
recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk