Job Title: Head of MFL
Start date: January 2026
Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within this school for a well-qualified, talented, passionate Head of Modern Foreign Languages. We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher with excellent subject knowledge to join our Modern Foreign Languages department. The ideal candidate will have the experience or ability to teach across the age and ability range through year 7 to year 13.
You will oversee the quality and development of the Spanish and French curriculum over Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and Home Languages at KS4.
You will be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students’ learning, work and conduct.
Main Duties
Leadership and Management of Staff:
· Ensure that planning in MFL supports the aims and objectives of the school and meets the needs of the students.
· Manage MFL teachers in the department
Management of Resources:
· Take a role in the preparation and development of teaching materials and teaching programmes as appropriate
· Ensure that these curriculum plans are differentiated to meet the needs of all students
· Ensure the subject is suitably equipped.
Teaching and Learning:
· Ensure there is a high quality climate for learning within lessons and promote the values of the school
· Promote high expectations of student progress and attainment
· Use data analysis to provide a focus for the development of planning and teaching in classes
Operational Management:
· Contribute to good management practice through positive participation, effective communication and following school policies and procedures.
Safeguarding:
· Ensure that in its strong support of the pastoral and welfare needs of every student, the school remains fully committed to safeguarding and works effectively with relevant agencies to this end.
Student Experience:
· Contribute to an ethos, curriculum and educational direction, which secure sustained improvement in students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development so preparing them for adult life.
Training and Development:
· Contribute to the dissemination of good practice across the Academy
· Strive to continually improve own professional development and skill set
· Participate in staff training and development
· Attend team and staff meetings.
Any Other Duties:
· To be a form tutor
· To facilitate home languages entries as needed for native GSCE speakers
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