Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

MPR/UPR (Outer London) + TLR 2C (£7,847 pa)

January 2025

Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community where your professional development is a priority? 

The school is an Ofsted-rated "Good" school where we are committed to the flourishing of all our staff and pupils. Values and ethos are extremely strong. 

We seek to appoint for January 2025, a well-qualified Head of Department to lead our Modern Foreign Languages team. The school currently offers French and Spanish to A-level.

Our ideal candidate will be: 

• A well-qualified linguist with experience of leadership of an area of the curriculum, perhaps as a 2i/c or similar .
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results and a compelling vision for improvement. 
• A team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils alike.
• Able to teach both French and Spanish, at least one of these languages to A-level.
• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to pupils

We can offer you an excellent package including bespoke CPD, childcare vouchers and support from leaders who take seriously the importance of work-life balance. We value your development and will work with you to ensure that your talents are nurtured to the full, welcoming applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.

Our leadership team are committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality.

The successful applicant will be joining a highly organised, committed, energetic and well equipped department in a school that has the development of all our members, staff and students alike, at the heart of our mission.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit your CV, email amy.rooney@teacheractive or call (phone number removed)

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