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Location Ark Victoria Academy Vacancy Description Lead Practitioner of MFL Salary From £47,882 Salary To £52,842
Lead Practitioner of MFL (French)
Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ark Victoria Academy, Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0HJ
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Ark Lead Practitioner Scale Lp1-LP5 (£47,882 - £52,842 per annum)
Ark Victoria Academy is seeking a dedicated and passionate French specialist to undertake the role of Lead Practitioner of MFL and join our fantastic language department.
The right candidate will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
As the Lead Practitioner of MFL, you will support staff development through coaching and CPD within the MFL Team and beyond. We are looking for someone to raise the profile of all languages, including community languages, so our linguists can flourish. You will keep up to date with relevant research and subject pedagogy and undertake additional CPD to effectively lead in MFL.
We are building our team due to increased pupil numbers and a commitment to ensure subject specialists for language throughout our academy. If you are ready to add value to our MFL department and work alongside a brilliant leadership team, this role is highly rewarding.
About Ark Victoria Academy
Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning!
Ark Victoria Academy is a high-performing school across all key stages, offering a unique educational journey through curriculum, personal development, student experiences, and a wide range of opportunities as an all-through school. 73% of GCSE grades awarded in 2023 are grade 4 and above, compared to a national figure of 68%. 67% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At KS2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, against a national figure of 59%. 87% achieved the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. Our provisional P8 score of +0.55 places us in the top 20% of schools.
Despite its size, the school retains a family feel, nurturing pupils and preparing them with skills and qualifications for lifelong learning, university, or career paths.
Ark Victoria Academy was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, emphasizing expert subject knowledge, strong teaching, leadership, and a focus on excellence.
Why work at our school?
* We offer twice the standard number of CPD training days
* Our ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ are popular – contact us for more details
* On-site fitness suite available for staff
* Ark Rewards scheme offers savings of up to £1,000 annually with over 3,000 retailers
* Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles
* Gym discounts up to 40% at local gyms
For an informal chat about the role, contact HR Manager Kelly Mubarik at 0121 393 4459 or [email protected]
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