Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Job description

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – Inspire Global Learning

Are you a skilled and passionate MFL teacher with the ambition to lead? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Modern Foreign Languages to join our secondary school and drive forward a dynamic, high-achieving department that inspires students to explore and engage with global cultures through language.

Position : Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Location : Braintree

Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent

Start Date : September 2025

Salary : £40,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role :

You will lead and develop our MFL department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning in languages such as French and Spanish (or others offered at the school). You will inspire a love of languages, raise attainment, and equip students with the linguistic and cultural skills they need in an interconnected world.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the MFL department across all key stages
• Design and implement an engaging and progressive MFL curriculum
• Support and develop a team of dedicated language teachers
• Track student progress and drive strategies to raise achievement
• Promote international awareness and cultural enrichment across the school
• Contribute to wider school leadership and improvement initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

What We Offer :

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you!