What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding, passionate and dynamic teacher to lead and maximise our French department to achieve the highest quality of teaching for our students.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of French to support the school in achieving its operational and strategic aims to drive it forward on its rapid improvement journey, ensuring our students have access to high-quality teaching and learning opportunities.
We are looking for a well-qualified, experienced, enthusiastic teacher to lead the French department; there will be ample scope for innovation and creative, imaginative thinking.
The central focus of all Head of Subject posts is to secure the achievement of the highest quality teaching, together with continuous improvement in student learning and attainment. This involves the development, management and maximising of staff skills and expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can:
• Lead a team of practitioners.
• Work collaboratively to develop the curriculum intent and implementation.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Show enthusiasm for learning and be able to share your own expertise with others.
• Be committed to working as part of a team.
• Commit to raise the achievement of all students.
What the school offers its staff
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community, our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and well-being. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
Further details about the role
The Details
Start Date:Summer term onwards (April 2025)
Salary:Main scale, plus TLR2 (£3,391)
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February at 11.59pm
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.