Head of French & Modern Languages

ISC group; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch during term time

Free tea and coffee

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee Assistance Programme

24-hour GP access

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Walhampton School invites an enthusiastic Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead the French department across Pre-Prep to Year 8. You will inspire a love of languages, develop a progressive French curriculum and support pupils of all abilities to reach their potential.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to safeguarding and inclusive teaching within a prep school community.

Qualifications

• A degree in French or related subject with strong subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching French to a range of abilities.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues with a clear vision for language learning.
• Understanding of curriculum development, assessment and pupil progress.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive teaching in a prep school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the teaching of French across Pre-Prep to Year 8 with an ambitious curriculum.
• Deliver engaging French lessons that support pupils of all abilities.
• Lead and support departmental colleagues and promote excellent teaching practice.
• Monitor pupil progress and use assessment to inform teaching and development.
• Prepare pupils for senior school entrance and scholarship assessments.
• Oversee EAL provision and ensure appropriate support.
• Bring language learning to life through cultural activities and trips.
• Contribute to pastoral and co-curricular life of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment & progress

Communication

Safeguarding

Inclusive teaching

Education

Degree in French

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Walhampton School invites an enthusiastic Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead the French department across Pre-Prep to Year 8. You will inspire a love of languages, develop a progressive French curriculum and support pupils of all abilities to reach their potential.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to safeguarding and inclusive teaching within a prep school community.