Deputy Director of Learning for Modern Foreign Languages
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact?
We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking professional to join our team as Deputy Director of Learning for Modern Foreign Languages.
With your proven experience in leading teams and driving curriculum excellence, you will play a key role in shaping the future of education in our academy. If you are a qualified teacher with the ability to teach French and/or Spanish and you have a passion for mentoring, supporting colleagues, and delivering outstanding results, this is your opportunity to shine.
We’re looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives on building strong, collaborative relationships. Your ability to remain calm under pressure, think strategically, and embrace opportunities for growth will make you a driving force within our faculty.A commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and supportive environment is essential, as is your dedication to ongoing professional development.
This is more than just a role; it’s a chance to lead by example, inspire others, and make a lasting difference. If you’re ambitious, passionate about education, and ready to embrace a rewarding leadership challenge, we want to hear from you!
With your proven experience in leading teams and driving curriculum excellence, you will play a key role in shaping the future of education in our academy. If you are a qualified teacher with the ability to teach French and/or Spanish and you have a passion for mentoring, supporting colleagues, and delivering outstanding results, this is your opportunity to shine.
We’re looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives on building strong, collaborative relationships. Your ability to remain calm under pressure, think strategically, and embrace opportunities for growth will make you a driving force within our faculty.A commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and supportive environment is essential, as is your dedication to ongoing professional development.
This is more than just a role; it’s a chance to lead by example, inspire others, and make a lasting difference. If you’re ambitious, passionate about education, and ready to embrace a rewarding leadership challenge, we want to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Vision & Aims – Affinity Learning Partnership
Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
- Delivering a high-quality education
- Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
- Establishing and developing robust governance
- Ensuring financial probity and viability
- Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
- Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
CPD
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
In Return
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- BHSF healthcare scheme
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Flu vouchers
Further details about the role
We are situated on the rural outskirts of Burton upon Trent, within easy access to Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby. Prospective candidates are very welcome to tour our Academy and meet with members of the faculty as well as with our students.Please call us on 01283 247700 to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.