Job Introduction
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated professional to lead and manage our successful Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department, where students’ attainment in GCSE exams is strong. We seek to appoint a candidate with a passion for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning in foreign languages. Whilst we currently teach French and German, we are also interested in receiving applications from candidates who may offer different languages. If you can develop and implement the MFL curriculum, promote a love for languages and cultural understanding among students and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all, we would be delighted for you to visit our school and learn more about the role.
This position is open to any current or aspiring Head of Department. Amery Hill School provides excellent opportunities for students to access languages at KS3 and KS4, as well as working with our feeder schools to ensure effective transition.
The role:
- Lead our MFL department, which currently teaches French and German
- Inspire a love for languages, and support students to excel in their studies
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the language learning experience across the school
In return for your commitment, we can offer:
- A school and a senior leadership team that will allow you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement
- A supportive and reflective department
- Tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths
- A stimulating, attractive and welcoming learning environment
- An approach which supports and stimulates professional growth
Amery Hill School - Education for life
‘Pupils are proud to attend Amery Hill. Leaders are ambitious for pupils.'
(OFSTED Feb. 2022)
Our Vision
Amery Hill School is a welcoming and supportive learning community where all students are encouraged to become independent, creative, active and resilient learners with the empathy to respond responsibly and morally to the challenges of this ever-changing world.
Delivering our vision, for every child, every day
We aim for academic excellence and achievement for all of our students. We inspire and develop a genuine love of learning through the dedication of our staff in creating an ambitious educational environment that is exciting and accessible to all. This is supported by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities for students to explore and deepen their own interests. When our students leave Amery Hill they are excited about the opportunities for further learning, direct their own educational journey and embrace life’s lessons with resilience and creativity.
We treat our students as individuals. We work hard to identify and enhance each student’s strengths, focussing attention on personal development so that their time at Amery Hill is not just about a journey to academic success but also one of self-understanding. Our aim is that on leaving Amery Hill our students can think, learn and cope independently so that they have the confidence to seize life’s opportunities and make a real contribution to the communities where they live and work.
We create a culture that is happy, safe and supportive, to enable our students to be both confident in expressing their own individuality whilst also having the capacity to respect, foster and embrace new ideas and principles: to be willing to accept feelings, habits and beliefs that are different from their own.
For further information visit our Website at http://www.ameryhill.hants.sch.uk/. Applications should be addressed to Mr Rob Jeckells, Headteacher and may be emailed to recruitment@ameryhill.school
A completed Amery Hill School application form is required of all candidates as part of the application process. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is not required and will, therefore, not be considered within the short listing process.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to safeguarding, follow a strict recruitment process and carry out enhanced DBS checks.
