Head of Modern Foreign Languages

King’s College School; Wimbledon; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

King’s College School in Wimbledon invites applications for an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead a thriving MFL department from September 2027. The role includes direct teaching from year 7 to sixth form and shaping a diverse languages curriculum across six languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

The post holder will manage MFL staff, contribute to pastoral care, and engage in the wider life of the school, including co-curricular

Qualifications

• Must be a strong linguist and teacher with commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Able to lead the MFL department and inspire staff.
• Committed to academic excellence and to promoting the school's ethos and values.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in pastoral care, safeguarding and contributing to co-curricular life.

Responsabilités

• Teach across year groups from year 7 to the sixth form in their specialist languages.
• Lead and line-manage all MFL teachers and oversee curriculum development.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school, including pastoral tutoring and co-curricular activities.
• Promote the school's ethos of curiosity, excellence and inclusion.
• Support safeguarding and compliance with child protection policies.

Connaissances

Linguist

Leadership

Professional development

Curriculum development

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Team player

Equality & inclusion

Pastoral care

Description du poste

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational head of modern foreign languages (MFL) from September 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our thriving MFL department, which offers a rich and diverse languages curriculum. The head of MFL directly line manages all MFL teachers. Six languages are currently taught within the school: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

The head of MFL is ably supported in their work by the deputy head of MFL, heads of Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish, the Russian coordinator and the MFL exams coordinator.

The successful candidate will teach highly motivated pupils across a range of year groups from year 7 up to the sixth form, playing a key role in shaping teaching and learning within our warm, ambitious and dynamic community.

As well as teaching lessons in their specialist subject area(s), the successful candidate will be expected to make a meaningful contribution to the broader life of the school, including as a pastoral tutor and within the school’s wide-ranging co‑curricular programme.

The post will suit someone who:

• is, or aspires to be, a strong, dynamic and inspirational middle leader
• is a strong linguist and teacher, with a personal commitment to ongoing professional development
• is eager to share in the joy of learning inside and outside the classroom, and is committed to academic excellence
• wishes to actively promote the school’s ethos and values, including curiosity, academic excellence and enrichment, among the pupil body
• has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff
• is capable of acting as an inspiring leader of the MFL department, and creating an enabling supportive environment for staff to flourish
• will maintain a sharp and efficient grasp of syllabus requirements and curriculum development
• will help the team to lead every pupil through their studies
• will be committed to leading, developing and supporting departmental staff, both in relation to their teaching and broader contributions to school life
• communicates well with the ability to inspire others
• is able to lead and work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills
• is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively, and demonstrate resilience
• can think flexibly, and possesses excellent skills of organisation and problem solving
• promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong
• has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
• has a desire to contribute to the school’s thriving co‑curricular programme

The following would be advantageous:

• prior experience of middle leadership.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

King's College School, Wimbledon