Head of Modern Languages - The New Beacon

Tonbridge School; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Beacon School is seeking an enthusiastic 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 inspire pupils and staff, uphold high academic standards, and oversee preparation for Common Entrance, Scholarship, and Senior School entrance exams, with French as the core language and potential to offer additional languages.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Modern Languages department.
• Strong subject knowledge in languages.
• Ability to inspire pupils and staff.
• Commitment to high academic standards.
• Preparation for entrance exams (Common Entrance, Scholarship, Senior School).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Modern Languages department across the School.
• Provide strategic leadership and promote language learning throughout the School.

Skills

Lead Modern Languages

Strategic leadership

Inspiring pupils & staff

Commitment to high standards

Safeguarding

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.

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.