MFL Teacher - Acting Head of Department

Ethos Education; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational academy in Gosport is seeking an MFL teacher to cover maternity leave starting January 2026. This role offers the opportunity to lead the MFL department while contributing to a supportive environment and engaging extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate should possess QTS and experience in teaching French, Spanish, or German. Join us in fostering a culture of well-being and ambition for both teachers and students.

Benefits

Professional development

Free gym and swimming pool access

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching MFL at KS3, GCSE and A-Level.
• Proven leadership skills in managing a team.
• Strong ability to deliver high quality MFL provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MFL across all key stages.
• Deliver engaging MFL lessons and extracurricular activities.
• Foster a culture of well-being, ambition, and achievement.

Skills

Classroom management

Fluent in French

Fluent in Spanish

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an MFL teacher looking for a teaching role January 2026?

QTS & experienced French / Spanish or German teacher. Covering a maternity leave in the new year for the Head of Department.

Professional development, free use of gym & swimming pool, supporting working environment and more offered to a MFL teacher.

TLR 2.3 for a temporary Head of MFL.

Located in Gosport, Hampshire - close to Portsmouth, Southampton and living life by the South East coastline. Ferries to the Isle of Wight and also France wait any Science teacher keen to explore. Close to the South Downs Way, countryside and escape the rat race of London.

This Academy trust provides career development and shared best practice.

As the acting Head of Department, you will need to lead & manage MFL from KS3, GCSE & through to A Level.

Deliver high quality MFL provision across your team, including extracurricular activities and international exchanges / school trips to develop languages beyond the classroom.

Pleas you are an existing MFL leader or looking to step into a leadership role in your teaching career.

Strong sense of culture that supports well-being, ambition & achievement for teachers & children.