Head of MFL (French & Spanish) – Curriculum Leader

Broadoak Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and inspire. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum and assessment across Key Stages 3 and 4, demonstrating strong leadership and excellent communication skills. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £32,916 to £51,048 plus TLR. Ideal candidates should be dual linguists in French and Spanish with a passion for fostering student success and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Health benefits, including wellness sessions

Generous family leave options

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of assimilating information to facilitate lesson delivery.
• Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Language department across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Oversee curriculum, teaching, and assessment strategies.
• Inspire and support a team of dedicated teachers.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Oral and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships

Education

Dual linguist in French and Spanish

Job description

A secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and inspire. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum and assessment across Key Stages 3 and 4, demonstrating strong leadership and excellent communication skills. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £32,916 to £51,048 plus TLR. Ideal candidates should be dual linguists in French and Spanish with a passion for fostering student success and a supportive learning environment.