Head of Modern Foreign Languages

**Head of Modern Foreign Languages**

**Royal Wootton Bassett Academy**

**Actual Salary**: MPS1-UPS3 - £30,000-£46,525 (DOE) and TLR 1B (£11,411)

**Contract**:Permanent & Full time
**Closing date**: Midnight, Sunday 6 October 2024

**Interview Date**:TBC
**Anticipated Start Date**: January 2025

**Job Overview**

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Modern

Foreign Languages (French, Spanish and German) to Lead the Modern Foreign Languages Department in our effective, committed, and supportive school from January 2025.
- Be an effective and innovative Modern Foreign Languages teacher with a passion for learning.
- Be an enthusiastic professional committed to providing our students with an outstanding education.
- Be passionate about teaching and learning, who will bring energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to the school.
- Have ambition and desire to play a significant role in the further development of the Modern Foreign Languages Department.
- Inspire students to understand what excellence means for them on a personal level and support them to achieve that personal excellence in whatever form it takes.

**Why choose us?**

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support, and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.

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.

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 including:

- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Provider
- Excellent Pension Schemes
- Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days

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.

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£46,525.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/10/2024