Job ID no. VR12233
Northampton Academy (The)
Head of French
Start date: September 2024
Salary: Highly Competitive.
Worried what you will be asked at interview?
Well don’t, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.
Worried about where to park on your interview day?
Well don’t, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.
Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?
Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.
Want a morning or afternoon free from teaching so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?
Well, come and join us. This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our MFL faculty. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of French to play a significant part within a dedicated and supportive team. You will be working in and making significant contributions to a team that is committed to continually raising standards.
The post is being advertised with a closing date of 7th May 2024, however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Tolerance and Integrity. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, which has been nationally recognised through the Character Quality Mark Plus that was awarded in November 2021.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear and simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
- Ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout the United Learning Multi Academy Trust.
- For applicants who aspire to enter the teaching profession, opportunities are available through the United Learning Multi Academy Trust.
- A competitive salary, an on-site fitness centre, a commitment to your personal development and a flexible benefit scheme.
- A genuine ‘flexi-working’ approach with at least one opportunity a week to come in late or leave early for every teaching member of staff
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Amy Patterson, Assistant Principal a.patterson@northampton-academy.org
Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th May 2024 at 23.59pm
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