Head of Learning - MFL

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking a Head of Learning - MFL to lead the Modern Foreign Languages department from April 2027. You will shape the strategic direction of the subject across the academy and influence how it is taught, ensuring a high-quality, engaging curriculum.

The role requires an experienced educator with a strong classroom track record and the ability to lead, develop and support a team. A key requirement is the ability to teach Spanish.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in an MFL department.
• Proven classroom track record achieving high standards.
• Ability to lead, develop and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Languages department across the academy.
• Shape the strategic direction of the MFL curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ensure an engaging, ambitious and relevant curriculum; develop teachers and practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Spanish teaching

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Head of Learning - MFL to lead our department from April 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, shaping the strategic direction of Modern Foreign Languages and influencing how the subject is taught across the academy.

We are a successful and growing school, seeking a talented practitioner who can maintain high standards, inspire both students and colleagues, and ensure a curriculum that is engaging, ambitious and relevant. Please note that the ability to teach Spanish is an essential requirement for this role.

We are looking for an experienced educator with a strong track record in the classroom and the ability to lead, develop and support a team. In return, we will provide the professional support, autonomy and resources needed to thrive in the role and make a lasting impact on students' outcomes and experiences.

What the school offers its staff

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school
• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.