MFL Teacher

We are an Ofsted Good with Outstanding leadership 11-16 academy, with state-of-the-art facilities, based in the steel city of Sheffield. We are delighted that in its latest report, Ofsted noted that ‘staff are very proud to be part of Outwood Academy City,’ and that our ‘staff appreciate the high-quality professional development opportunities they receive’ which we offer working closely with the wider Outwood Family.

Serving the bustling city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City was constructed in 2011 with state-of-the-art facilities and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust three years later. The school has undergone a huge transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning enabling them to realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities. This was recognised by Ofsted in February 2019, when the academy was judged ‘Good with Outstanding Leadership’. Inspectors noted that, “Leaders and teachers demonstrate high expectations for all pupils. They are determined that pupils achieve well in their subjects”. 

We believe this transformation is due to our knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, and our exceptionally high standards, helping all students to reach their potential. We have won numerous awards as a school and are an IQM Centre of Excellence, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded the Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we continue to improve, help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

The MFL department at Outwood Academy City is a friendly, welcoming place which has earned a reputation for high standards and excellent outcomes. Our outcomes are consistently above national averages and we work hard to encourage students from all walks of life to study languages to GCSE and beyond. Members of the department are provided with SOLs driven by up to date pedagogy. KS3 lessons and resources are provided for adaptation so that consistency across the department can be achieved while still allowing for strongly adaptive teaching. Additionally, example lessons and resources provided by the director team. We offer reward enrichments for students who have shown good effort, attainment or dedication. We also offer intervention sessions for Y11 students to aid GCSE progress.

Each full time member of staff has their own classroom with interactive whiteboards/screens. We also have an office for quiet working space. Outwood Academy City has excellent public transport links to the city centre. Secure free car parking is available. Staff also have access to the dining room, a fitness suite and a well-stocked library. 

All current members of the department have experience with mentoring ITT students and ECTs. Former colleagues have reported that their training at Outwood Academy City has been a positive experience and have gone on to further success in their careers. 

The successful candidate will teach Spanish to GCSE level, be passionate about all aspects of languages, be a team player, and be able to support the development of students’ cultural capital. As such, candidates applying should hold a degree in Modern Foreign Languages or be able to evidence sufficient expertise in Spanish. Additionally, candidates should have achieved or be in the process of achieving a postgraduate teaching qualification. 

This is a permanent position working 1FTE. 

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If you would like to find out more about the role, or arrange an informal visit, please contact Bethany Heptonstall, Head of MFL by email: b.heptonstall@city.ooutwood.com

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Closing date: Midday on 16 April 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.