Head of Subject: Modern Foreign Languages

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a committed Head of Subject for Modern Foreign Languages to lead the department and ensure high-quality teaching of French and Spanish. The role requires recent experience teaching both languages to Key Stage 4. The position is full-time, permanent, and located in Stockport, with applications closing on January 23, 2026. This role is key to developing the curriculum and fostering student progress in languages.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of teaching both French and Spanish to Key Stage 4 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Develop curriculum and teaching strategies for French and Spanish.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and student progress.

Skills

Teaching French

Teaching Spanish

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Subject: Modern Foreign Languages

Location: Stockport, SK6 3BU

Pay: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

About this job

Harrytown Catholic High School, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BU. Tel: [phone]. https://www.harrytownschool.org

Headteacher: Mrs C Pickles “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13

Head of Subject: Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish). Hours: Fulltime. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary Grade: Main Payscale/Upper Payscale plus TLR2B. Governors seek to appointment for Easter 2026. Harrytown Catholic High School is an 11-16 mixed Comprehensive Catholic High School located in Romiley, Stockport.

Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed and professional Head of Subject for MFL. Recent experience of teaching both French and Spanish to Key Stage 4 is essential.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12noon. Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd February 2026. For further details about this post and a current CES application form please visit the school website: https://www.harrytownschool.org/Information/Vacancy-Information/. Completed application forms should be emailed to: applicationsharrytown.stockport.sch.uk. Harrytown Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and therefore all candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We are committed to equal opportunities and therefore welcome applications from all groups, applicants will be judged on merit alone.