Salary: Main Pay Range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date:  January 2025 or as soon as possible

Inspire the Next Generation

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated MFL Teacher to join our Modern Foreign Languages Department. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about their subject and committed to providing an excellent education for our students. The successful candidate will have the ability to and be comfortable delivering lessons across key stages 3 and 4. 

Ready for your talents to be nurtured?

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.  At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

We are looking for someone that has:

• QTS
• Experience in lesson planning, delivery, and assessment
• A passion for creativity and the ability to ignite curiosity in our students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• A commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.The academy has been recognised for its excellence,achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality education.

The academy is renowned for its excellent learning facilities, particularly excelling in Sport and the Arts. Students benefit from a well-stocked library, a state-of-the-art theatre/cinema, and cutting-edge IT teaching technology in every classroom.

Additionally, the academy boasts a swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness suite, providing outstanding opportunities for both academic and extracurricular growth.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2025 This is a  full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 10th January 2025

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.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a 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.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible 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.