Curriculum Leader Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Main Language - French (Spanish desirable as secondary language)

Your Role

Thank-you for your interest in the post of Curriculum Leader for MFL (French main, Spanish desirable as a secondary language) at Walton-le-Dale. I am delighted that you are considering joining our school and becoming part of a community that truly values its staff and students.

Walton-le-Dale is a smaller secondary school, and this gives us a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors often comment on the warmth and friendliness of the school, and it's something we take great pride in. Our size allows us to know our students well as individuals and to tailor our support to meet their unique needs.

Our student-centred philosophy underpins everything we do. While academic achievement is vital, we believe that education should also help young people develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals. Strong relationships are at the heart of our school community, and it is through these relationships that we help our students achieve their best, both in and beyond the classroom.

The vision for Walton-le-Dale High School has been designed to focus on three pillars:

1. Sense of Belonging (BELONG)

Celebrating our school's heritage and community roots whilst fostering a strong sense of belonging and identity for every student.

1. Opportunities for everyone (EXPLORE)

Ensuring equitable access to enriching experiences that develop talents, broaden horizons, and prepare students for future success.

1. Aiming for excellence (EXCEL)

Establishing high expectations and ambitious standards across all aspects of school life, empowering students to exceed their potential.

Our students come from a wide-ranging catchment area, including Blackburn, Preston, and surrounding localities. As a truly comprehensive school, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. The school's strength lies in its people. Across all areas of the school, from teachers to pastoral staff, and from learning support to administration, you will find a team that is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to excellence. Sharing expertise and working together is a hallmark of our approach, and individual professional development is highly valued. We believe that when our staff are supported to grow and succeed, our students benefit immensely.

In January 2025, I was appointed as the Headteacher of Walton-le-Dale High School. I was particularly impressed by the warm and supportive atmosphere fostered by both the staff and students. Walton-le-Dale truly embodies the essence of a family. This school possesses immense potential, and I am eager to embark on this journey with the intention of further enhancing our strengths.

We are now looking for a passionate and dynamic Curriculum Leader for MFL to join us in shaping the next chapter of our school's success. If you have the energy, vision, and determination to make a real difference, I would love to hear from you.

If you would like to hear further from our staff at Walton-le-Dale as to why you should join our team, I would urge you to view our recruitment video on https://wldhigh.co.uk/staff/

Thank you once again for your interest, and I look forward to receiving your application.

Warm regards,

Paul Lamoury

Headteacher

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subject
essential

Qualified Teacher Status
essential

QTS registration with PGCE qualification
desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Thorough understanding of current Ofsted framework

Current issues and recent developments in the curriculum area

Deep understanding/experience leading primary curriculum

Experience

Experience of relevant KS teaching
essential

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of teaching in relevent subject.
essential

Follow policies and procedures
essential

Finance

Experience of effective budget management

Leadership

Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff
essential

Focused on standards and positive outcomes
essential

Effective leadership and motivational skills

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Personal Attributes

Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
essential

Committed
essential

Dedicated
essential

Focused
essential

Integrity
essential

Attitude and Image
essential

Communication
essential

Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
essential

Have an understanding and commitment to safeguarding and protecting children welfare
essential

Ability to assist and in the devising of pupils individual targets and their monitoring and review.
essential

Ability to create supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, carers and the wider community.
essential

The ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively

Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school's safeguarding procedures

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
essential

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.

Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.