Second in Charge

**Are you a dedicated and passionate Spanish teacher, ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to join a rapidly growing academy where language learning is becoming increasingly popular?**

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic **Second in Charge - MFL (Spanish)** to join our vibrant and forward-thinking team. With the rising demand for languages and the exciting expansion of the academy, this is an ideal opportunity for you to shape the future of the MFL department and make a lasting impact on our students’ language learning journey.

As Second in Charge - Spanish, you’ll work closely with the Head of Department to lead and inspire our students, fostering a passion for Spanish language and culture. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take on additional leadership responsibilities, perfect for someone looking to develop their career and have a greater influence on the curriculum and teaching within the department. You'll help shape the direction of MFL at the academy, ensuring that every student not only succeeds academically but also embraces the wider cultural aspects of language learning.

**We’d like to hear from you if you are**:

- ** Creative and passionate** about teaching Spanish, with the ability to inspire students and cultivate a love for languages.
- Ready to **take the next step in your career**, with a desire to take on additional leadership responsibilities and support the Head of Department in driving the success of MFL.
- A **collaborative team player**, excited to work with colleagues to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
- ** Energetic and proactive**, with a “can do” attitude, eager to make a positive impact on both the department and wider academy community.

**Why Leigh Academy Tonbridge?**
- ** Rapid Growth**: Be part of an academy that is expanding rapidly and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- ** Supportive Environment**: Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators in a vibrant and dynamic school community.
- ** State-of-the-art Facilities**: Work in modern, well-equipped classrooms that support innovative teaching and learning.
- ** Professional Development**: Access to ongoing training and development to help you thrive in your teaching career.
- ** Leadership Opportunities**: This role is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to take on more responsibility and develop leadership skills within a thriving department.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an academy at a pivotal time and make a lasting impact on the next generation of language learners.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive**£100**as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by **clicking here**.**T&C's apply.

**Working with us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge**:
**_ ‘Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional’ _**Ofsted, 2022.

**_ ‘Staff are proud to work at the school. There is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing.’_**

**_ The school’s small size means that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured.’_**_ _

**_'Senior Leaders have a passionate and ambitious vision about providing high-quality education for all pupils at the schoolsenior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations by keeping a high profile around the school.’ _**

**Joining us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge**: Building on the strengths of our legacy school, Hayesbrook Academy, Leigh Academy Tonbridge will open our doors to the first cohort of year 7 students, including boys and girls, for September 2023.

Hayesbrook Academy first opened in 1964. Having always been an all-boys school, our history before then is closely linked to the old Sussex Road Boys School, where records go back to the early 1900’s, and so we have a strong tradition of education provision in Tonbridge. The modern day academy has always been an 11-18 comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, serving the local community.

The Academy grows, adapts and thrives with each new cohort of students that are welcomed here every September and our recent move to Leigh Academies Trust has strengthened the academy’s ability to deliver the very best for our pupils.

**Being part of Leigh Academies Trust**:
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. **Our future pla