Wednesfield Academy- Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES   

“To have another language is to possess a second soul” – Charlemagne 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and proactive leader as Second in MFL to help make a positive impact on the young people at our school.   

The main purpose of the role will be to work under the direction of the Director of MFL to improve the quality of the curriculum in languages, implementing staff materials to support teaching and providing training to develop the standard of teaching.  

The successful candidate should already have some experience of leading teachers and will be eager to develop their leadership skills by working alongside a passionate Director of MFL to ensure all pupils have the best possible experience of learning languages at Wednesfield Academy. They will also be able to work collaboratively ensuring that good practice is being shared with colleagues within their department and beyond. 

About us:   

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.  

 We look forward to receiving your application.  

Application forms can be found below and sent to  Headteacher Joe Phillips:  jphillips@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk   

You may also wish to contact him to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.  

Application Deadline: 20th December 2024 

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.  

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education