Head of MFL (French)

Lift Schools; Ryde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Ryde is seeking a dedicated French specialist to lead the Modern Foreign Languages department starting January 2026. This role offers a competitive salary and comes with various benefits including a relocation allowance. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and capable of developing a thriving languages department.

Benefits

Well-being cash plan

Pension scheme (TPS)

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing a high-quality MFL department.
• Ability to lead and inspire students and staff.
• Experience with curriculum design in languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Develop and implement language programs.
• Support student achievement and growth.

Skills

French language expertise

Leadership

Curriculum development

Job description

Overview

Salary: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range + TLR2b (£6,062) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits + possible Relocation Allowance

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2026

If you\'re a French specialist who is passionate about developing an outstanding department, we would love to hear from you.

We\'re looking for a dedicated teacher to join our warm, supportive team at Lift Ryde. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented middle leader to step up to lead our Modern Foreign Languages (French) department from January 2026. There is potential flexibility on this start date for an exceptional candidate. You must be a French language expert, as this is the one language we currently offer, however (subject to demand), we could expand the department and offer other languages as well in the future.