To start in April or September 2025, we are seeking an exceptional and dynamic Head of Italian who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole.
This role will be fixed term to act as maternity cover between either April or September 2025 and August 2026
The role
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Italian to provide strong academic leadership and vision for this growing language option. As Head of Italian you will empower others to deliver an excellent education for our pupils, ensuring the highest possible standards in work and conduct are achieved across the department. As with all our teaching staff, your involvement in the pastoral and co-curricular lives of the school will help you develop outside the constraints of the Department. In return for your dedication and expertise, you can expect to be highly valued and offered further development and support throughout your career.
For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Information pack available below.
The department
The large Modern Foreign Languages Faculty at Oundle, comprising over twenty staff teaching seven languages, even has its own bespoke building. The Adamson Centre is a dedicated space for language teaching, and includes sixteen classrooms, two specialist training classrooms, six individual ‘pods’ for language assistants, and a multi-purpose space with cinema screen, projector, and a wide-lens webinar facility where talks from guest speakers, film nights, and other events are regularly held.
The Italian Department is composed of the Head of Department and one teacher, with whom the Sixth Form teaching is shared. Currently 30 pupils study the subject. Italian is studied in the Fourth and Fifth Forms to IGCSE (CAIE), and at A level, with classes running in both the Lower and Upper Sixth. It is also offered as an extension course (CILS) for ab initio learners in the Lower Sixth. The Department is in healthy shape as outlined by last year’s IGCSE results, which were well above the School average.
The town
Oundle is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, famous for its beautiful Georgian streets and impressive limestone buildings. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl theatre. The town has a range of independent shops, coffee houses, pubs and eateries. Encircled by the river Nene, the town is also blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with many picturesque villages nearby.
To apply
If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Wednesday 16 October 2024, (9am)
Interview date: Wednesday 13 November 2024
Supplement to the Application Form
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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