An exciting opportunity for a permanent Curriculum Area Leader for Modern Foreign Languages
About the role:
You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a leader who has the knowledge, expertise and determination to make a positively make a difference in the life of each and every student who learns a language; a leader who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.
The MFL department offers French and Spanish at KS3/4/5, the ability to teach French and or Spanish to KS5 would be advantageous. Languages is a popular GCSE with 51% of students studying either Spanish (38%) or French (13%) in Y10 and 54% of students studying either Spanish (43%) or French (11%) in Y11. We also currently run both A’ Level French and Spanish. The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading a team and a proven track record at KS4/5 or will be a Second in Department excited at the opportunity of further developing their career.
About our school:
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive.
We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A
level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, with over 90% of students gaining entry to their preferred choice of university in 2024.
We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative teacher development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them. As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information?
For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Julia Peat at Hays Education on 0114 272 1470 or julia.peat1@hays.com Further information can be found on https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/penistone-grammar-school/home
or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 9.00am
- Richard Mapley
