Head of MFL Spanish (Maternity Cover)

Ark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Camberwell is seeking a Head of MFL (Spanish) to lead a team in delivering an outstanding curriculum aimed at high student progress. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching Spanish and a commitment to driving academic excellence while managing a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards for savings.

Interest-free loans for transport or bicycle.

Gym discounts up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Spanish with a commitment to student success.
• Experience in leading or coaching other teachers.
• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MFL department in delivering a high-quality Spanish curriculum.
• Ensure students are prepared for GCSE/A-Level in community languages.
• Develop strategies to improve student behaviour and academic results.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Leadership

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About The Role

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: 21^st June 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 helplead the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculumwhich 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 andpromote 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]

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Arkhere.

About Us

At Ark All Saints Academy, we relentlessly pursue academic excellence for all children. Our vision is for every child at our school fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to sixth form and university.Our teaching and academic intervention groups are named after leading universities as a reminder to all of our aims.

Our values and ethos are based in Christian principles and whilst we welcome people of all faith and none, we expect all scholars to respect each other's faith.

Our staff team is deeply committed to the academy’s future, and looking to create a vision for success, a culture of academic achievement and a nurturing environment in which students can thrive.Our goals are:

• To grow in CONFIDENCE
• To live RESPONSIBLY
• To act with INTEGRITY
• To be SUCCESSFUL

Visitarkallsaintsacademy.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on thislink.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click thislink.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.