Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Broadoak Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead the department and inspire students. You must be a dual-linguist in French and Spanish and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum and assessment strategies, along with supporting dedicated teachers. This role offers access to teachers' pension, professional development opportunities, and a great working environment. The closing date for applications is 8 February 2026.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Sector-leading professional development

Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including wellness sessions

Generous family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of assimilating information for effective lesson delivery.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Ability to participate in class discussions in an informed manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Oversee curriculum, teaching, and assessment strategies.
• Inspire and support a team of dedicated teachers.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good organizational and administration skills

Ability to build effective relationships

Job description

Job Title: Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: 20 April 2026

Your opportunity to lead Modern Foreign Language and inspire the next generation of students.

As the Curriculum leader of Modern Foreign Language, you must be a dual-linguist – French & Spanish – to match curriculum of school. You will lead our department across Key Stages 3 and 4, overseeing curriculum, teaching, and assessment strategies to ensure high standards of student achievement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and support a team of dedicated teachers.

This is a great opportunity to join us in a period of transition with a new Principal and Vice Principal within the Academy.

About you

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of assimilating information to facilitate the delivery of lesson plans effectively.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and convey information effectively.
• Good organisational and efficient administration skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with teachers and other academy staff.
• The skills to participate in class discussions in an informed and sensitive manner.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

What we can offer you

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 8 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 9 February 2026

Interviews: 13 February 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.