"Students first – raising standards and transforming lives”
Teacher of MFL
MPS/UPS
Required from September 2017
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of French (a second language would be beneficial) looking to develop your career in a supportive and innovative Faculty?
Come and join our outstanding team at Outwood Academy Carlton!
Outwood Academy Carlton is one of 18 secondary schools in Outwood Grange Academies Trust, it is a warm and welcoming school where students love to learn and are motivated to achieve. Being part of the Trust means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, with scope to build a career across a range of schools. In MFL there is a dedicated team of Directors who provide subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.
The MFL Faculty achieved excellent results (100% A* - C) in 2016. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or new member of the profession to join a vibrant and outstanding learning community. A full and supportive NQT programme is provided.
If you are interested, please apply now! We invite you to contactHolly Craig, Head of Humanities, should you have any questions or require further details. A visit to the academy can be arranged if required.
Outwood Academy Carlton is situated in North East Barnsley and is easily accessible from South and West Yorkshire, with Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Huddersfield and Pontefract all within commuting distance. We are just 5 miles from the M1.
Outwood Academy Carlton has worked in partnership with Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) since July 2014 and formally converted to an Outwood Academy in February 2016. During this period, the Academy has undergone a complete transformation in every possible way; “all aspects of school life have been transformed” (Ofsted December 2015).
Outwood Grange Family of Schools is nationally recognised as the highest performing multi-academy trust in the country.
Outcomes for students have improved hugely over the last 2 years across all measures; for example, the proportion of students achieving 5 A*-C grades including English and mathematics has risen a staggering 34% to 63% during this period. We are now performing at or above the national average across the board and are one of the top performing schools in Barnsley. Outcomes will continue to improve, with Ofsted stating that “Attainment and progress demonstrate rapid improvement for current pupils”.
In December 2015, our fantastic work was recognised by Ofsted, when they moved the school from ‘Special Measures’ to ‘Good’ (in all areas).
Application packs for the above vacancy are available to download from: or by contacting Joy Fletcher, Business Manager on 01226 721174 or email . Further information is also available from TES.
Closing date: Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 12 noon
Outwood Academy Carlton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.