Leader of Modern Foreign Languages

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages on a temporary basis. This role involves teaching French and Spanish to GCSE and inspiring students in their language studies. The ideal candidate is a well-qualified, enthusiastic practitioner who will contribute to a high-quality teaching environment while covering for maternity leave. The position offers a full-time contract with an attractive pay scale, inclusive of management responsibilities.

Benefits

Access to competitive Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Access to staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Well-qualified, innovative, and enthusiastic practitioner.
• Experience teaching Modern Foreign Languages.
• Strong commitment to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cover for maternity leave.
• Inspire students to develop a passion for Modern Foreign Languages.
• Work within a motivated team to provide high-quality learning.

Skills

Passion for languages

Ability to teach French and Spanish to GCSE

Willingness to teach across all years

Innovative teaching methods

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre are looking for a successful curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages to join our school on a temporary basis.

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic practitioner to contribute to our thriving school and help provide cover for maternity leave.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a passion for languages and the ability to teach both French and Spanish to GCSE and inspire students to develop a passion for Modern Foreign Languages.

You will work within a team of highly motivated and talented individuals who work closely together in their shared commitment to provide high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and for every student. A willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Temporary (to cover maternity leave)

Pay Scale: MPR/UPR (plus TLR1 £10,173)

Working Pattern: Full time

Closing Date: 19th January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equal Opportunities

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.