Head of Modern Languages

International Schools Today; Sevenoaks; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Beacon School in Sevenoaks seeks a passionate and highly skilled Head of Modern Languages to start in April or September 2027. The role focuses on strategic leadership, elevating language provision with French as the core language and potential to offer additional languages, and driving high standards across the department.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils and staff, have excellent subject knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education, contributing to an

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Modern Languages department with a track record of raising attainment.
• Ability to inspire pupils and staff and promote language learning across the school.
• Strong commitment to high academic standards and examination preparation (Common Entrance, Scholarship, Senior School).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Modern Languages department to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Oversee curriculum design with French as core language and expansion to additional languages as required.
• Support assessment and progression for pupils entering external entrance exams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Subject knowledge

Inspiring teaching

Curriculum development

Job description

The New Beacon School is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 2-13, with a co-educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sport and the arts.

The School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Head of Modern Languages for April or September 2027 to lead and develop an ambitious, inspiring, and academically rigorous Modern Languages department.

The successful candidate will be a passionate educator, able to inspire pupils and staff and committed to high academic standards, including preparation for Common Entrance, Scholarship and Senior School entrance exams, ensuring that the School delivers a outstanding provision in French, as the core language, with the capacity to offer one or two additional languages.

The Head of Modern Languages will bring strategic leadership, excellent subject knowledge, and a passion for promoting language learning across the School.

The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff.

Applications should be received by 10am on Wednesday 7 October.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The New Beacon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.