Strategic MFL Curriculum Leader (Spanish)

Noel-Baker Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Noel Baker Academy in the East Midlands is seeking an ambitious Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages with Spanish as the specialist subject to drive an ambitious, inclusive languages curriculum and lead the MFL department.

You will craft curriculum plans, lead on assessment and quality assurance, use data to identify improvement priorities, and coach colleagues to raise attainment while promoting language learning and cultural understanding across the academy.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Modern Foreign Languages or related subject with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Spanish as specialist subject with ability to teach KS4 and ideally KS5.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and strong pupil outcomes in MFL.
• Experience leading or coordinating a subject, key stage or team.
• Strong curriculum, assessment and subject knowledge in Modern Foreign Languages.
• Use data and performance information to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance across MFL.
• Develop and deliver Spanish within the MFL curriculum.
• Use data to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and implement interventions.
• Coach and develop staff to enhance teaching and learning across the department.
• Support school improvement planning and wider academy priorities.

Skills

Spanish language expertise

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven instruction

Coaching/mentoring

Communication skills

Education

MFL degree with QTS

Job description

Noel Baker Academy in the East Midlands is seeking an ambitious Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages with Spanish as the specialist subject to drive an ambitious, inclusive languages curriculum and lead the MFL department.

You will craft curriculum plans, lead on assessment and quality assurance, use data to identify improvement priorities, and coach colleagues to raise attainment while promoting language learning and cultural understanding across the academy.