Head of MFL Spanish (12 month Maternity Cover)

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TES FE News as the Head of MFL (Spanish) on a 12-month maternity cover. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing team to deliver an exceptional curriculum that supports outstanding student achievement. Located in Camberwell, South London, you will contribute to a nurturing educational environment and prepare students for their language exams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and leading Spanish language instruction.
• Experience developing curriculum and improving teaching practices.
• Ability to mentor and coach other teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an outstanding Spanish curriculum.
• Ensure students are prepared for GCSE/A-Level community languages.
• Promote a strong teaching culture in the school.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Job description

Head of MFL Spanish (12 month Maternity Cover)

Head of MFL Spanish (12 month Maternity Cover)

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Job Overview

Location: Camberwell, South London

Salary: £39,739 - 51,545 with TLR 2C (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 month maternity cover)

Working pattern: Full-time

Start date: September 2025

Closing date: 6th July 2025

Interview Date: Interviews held on an ongoing basis

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response

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Be part of a school that the local community of Camberwell is proud of.

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a Head of MFL (Spanish) who will build a high performing team, to help lead the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables the highest level of scholar progress and attainment.

As Head of MFL, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding Spanish curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead the department and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment. Additionally, you will ensure that students are prepared and ready to complete community languages GCSE/A-Level when appropriate.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Be passionate about teaching Spanish and committed to achieving excellent
• results for their students
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy
• and its students can achieve
• Have experience of working in a challenging classroom environment,
• implementing and developing schemes to improve behaviour
• Have experience of leading or coaching and mentoring other colleagues
• Have experience of improving the teaching and learning of their subject through
• classroom delivery, schemes of work and extra-curricular activities
• Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.
  
  

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [Laura-Lee Pryce HR Lead on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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