Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Academy Transformation Trust; Methwold; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Iceni Secondary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Language to lead the MFL department and drive an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum. The role requires inspiring teaching across key stages and promoting high standards of student learning.

You will work with a supportive senior leadership team, develop teaching practice, and lead colleagues to improve outcomes. The successful candidate will join a forward-looking academy with an ATT2030 vision and a commitment

Qualifications

• The candidate will lead the MFL department and drive a knowledge-rich curriculum.
• The role requires promoting teamwork and supporting staff development.
• Experience in curriculum design and leading teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead colleagues and drive curriculum development within the academy.
• Promote teamwork and improve teaching practice across the department.
• Contribute to school improvement and hold a visible leadership presence.

Skills

MFL leadership

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Teaching across key stages

Job description

Head of Modern Foreign Language

Full Time

Permanent

MPS-UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum plus TLR £3,527 (pending pay award)

Start date: ASAP

Are you a creative, inspiring, and dynamic Teacher of Modern Foreign Language looking to further your career in this specialism? Are you committed to delivering an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum? Then Iceni Secondary Academy may be able to give you the opportunity you are looking for. Our MFL department is looking for a Subject Leader to inspire our students and ensure they reach their full potential.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of MFL at Iceni Secondary Academy.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience in the classroom. We are seeking an ambitious professional with the ability to teach across the key stages, and join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The ideal candidate will be someone who will promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. As a leader of the team, you will play a lead role in curriculum development alongside progressing and enhancing the teaching practice of others within the academy and beyond. We are keen to secure a high calibre teacher who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team.

The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive team; there is a very strong commitment to improving standards. The appointed candidate will lead colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team including Lead Practitioners and a strong SLT.

Why choose Iceni Academy? At Iceni Secondary Academy, our most recent Ofsted report recognises the strong progress we are making and the clear direction of travel under committed leadership. Inspectors highlighted the positive culture across the school, noting that “behaviour is orderly and purposeful. Pupils are keen to learn” and also recognised the impact of our investment in staff, stating that “the trust and school provide high-quality training”. We are on an exciting and ambitious improvement journey, building on these strengths with growing momentum. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape the next phase of our development and make a real difference to the life chances of our pupils.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 9am

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Interview date: W/C 16 November 2026

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.