Head of English and Languages

Cardiff Sixth Form College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution in Cardiff is seeking a Head of English and Languages to lead a dynamic team and deliver high-quality education. The successful candidate will manage a diverse department offering English and various foreign languages. This opportunity is pivotal as the college prepares for a new state-of-the-art facility. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds in an environment of academic excellence, we want to hear from you. Interviews commence on 08/12/2025.

Qualifications

• Able to deliver English Literature to A Level and both English Language and English Literature to IGCSE.
• Experience managing a high-performing educational team.
• Passionate about education and able to engage academically inclined students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large department offering a variety of subjects.
• Contribute to the college's vision of high achievement and exceptional teaching.
• Inspire students in English and Modern Foreign Languages.

Skills

Creative teaching

Leadership in education

Strong communication skills

Experience delivering A Levels

Proficiency in foreign languages

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Head of English and Languages

Cardiff, Cardiff

highly competitive

Permanent

Cardiff Sixth Form College

Cardiff Sixth Form College invites applications for the post of Head of English & Languages.

This opportunity comes at the most exciting period in the history of the college as we look to relocate to brand new, purpose-built premises in Cardiff Bay from September, 2026. Cardiff Sixth Form College has led the UK independent school league tables for A Level results for over a decade and has big plans for the future. The Head of English & Languages will be central to achieving the strategic objectives of the college.

Able to deliver English Literature to A Level and both English Language and English Literature to IGCSE, the successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic practitioner, keen to lead a high-performing and dedicated team. The Head of English and Modern Foreign Languages leads and manages a large department offering a suite of examined and non-examined subjects across key stages 4-5. These currently include:

• French
• German
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Russian
• English for Academic Purposes
• Critical Speaking
• The Extended Project Qualification

The college takes pride in its super-curricular programme which enhances and extends the intellectual horizons of our students and we value the contribution our teachers make to this.

Our vision is to be recognised as the best academic school in the world. All of our teachers play a key role in fulfilling that vision by contributing to a culture of high achievement, intellectual rigour and exceptional teaching and learning. We seek to appoint professionals who are passionate about education and keen to engage and challenge highly academic students.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with an exceptional team to teach and inspire some of the brightest young people in the country.

Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate our diversity and welcome interest from individuals with protected characteristics.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 08/12/2025