Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Mowden Hall; United Kingdom; A distancia; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mowden Hall is seeking a highly motivated and inspirational teacher to lead our Modern Foreign Languages provision and teach French and another language across Key Stages 1 to 3 from the Summer Term 2027.

The successful candidate will develop the strategic direction of languages, ensuring pupils gain confidence, fluency and enthusiasm for languages. They will contribute to preparing pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations and support the department's continuous improvement.

Formación

• Qualified teacher of modern foreign languages (MFL).
• Experience leading language provision preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead MFL provision and teach French and another language to pupils from KS1 to KS3.
• Prepare pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.
• Drive the strategic development of languages across the school and inspire staff and pupils.
• Support Deputy Head Academic and Staff and Head of MFL in department development.
• Contribute to Games, Activities, Clubs or Boarding duties as appropriate.

Descripción del empleo

RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Head (Academic and Staff)

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: Mowden Hall Salary Scale

START DATE: Summer Term 2027

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and inspirational teacher to lead our Modern Foreign Languages provision and teach French and another language across Key Stages 1 to 3 from the Summer Term 2027.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development of MFL throughout the school, ensuring that pupils develop confidence, fluency and enthusiasm for languages. They will teach French and another language to pupils of varying abilities, including preparing pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.

This post provides considerable scope for someone with imagination, drive and ambition to shape the future direction of languages at Mowden Hall. The successful applicant will be academically well-qualified, passionate about language learning and capable of inspiring both pupils and colleagues.

The Head of MFL is responsible to the Deputy Head Academic and Staff for the efficient running, development and performance of the department, supporting colleagues who contribute to language teaching and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.

As a busy boarding school, the ability to contribute to Games, Activities, Clubs or Boarding duties would be desirable.