Head of MFL

TimePlan Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in North West London is seeking an inspirational Head of MFL to lead the teaching and learning of languages. Responsibilities include strategic leadership for Spanish, overseeing curriculum planning, and inspiring both staff and students. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to inclusive education. This role emphasizes academic success in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students.
• Commitment to inclusive education and the wellbeing of all learners.
• Creative approach to curriculum design and cultural enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the teaching of Spanish across the school.
• Lead, support, and develop members of the Spanish teaching team.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and progression in Spanish.
• Ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Manage departmental resources, including budgets and teaching materials.
• Organise and promote Spanish-related events, trips, and cultural activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, implementing improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivation

Creative curriculum design

Job description

Head of MFL

An outstanding secondary school in North West London is looking to secure a Head of MFL for January 2026.

The school

This is a unique and ambitious secondary school in North West London who provide an excellent education for the dynamic and diverse community it serves. The school is smaller than the average secondary school with an ever growing sixth form.
The school have high expectations of all their learners in and believe that disadvantage or low attainment should not act as a barrier to success.
They offer a comprehensive CPD programme that allows all staff to make rapid progress in their careers

Head of MFL

The school are looking to secure an inspirational and dynamic Head of Spanish to lead the teaching and learning of languages across all key stages. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an effective leader, and a passionate advocate for Spanish language and culture. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, curriculum, and academic success of Modern Foreign Languages department.

Leadership and Management

• Provide strategic direction for the teaching of Spanish across the school.
• Lead, support, and develop members of the Spanish teaching team.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and progression in Spanish.
• Ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Manage departmental resources, including budgets and teaching materials.
• Organise and promote Spanish-related events, trips, and cultural activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, implementing improvements where necessary.

Experience needed

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students.
• Commitment to inclusive education and the wellbeing of all learners.
• Creative approach to curriculum design and cultural enrichment.

Please apply with an updated CV to be considered for this role.

TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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