Subject Leader - Modern Foreign Languages

The Langley; Langley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a skilled Subject Leader for Modern Foreign Languages. In this role, you will lead a team focused on delivering excellence in language education, specifically in French and German. The ideal candidate will be experienced in teaching both languages to A Level and demonstrate a passion for fostering students' love for languages. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching French and German at A Level.
• Ability to foster a love of languages among students.
• Track record of innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Modern Foreign Languages department effectively.
• Support and mentor staff in the department.
• Achieve excellent outcomes for all students.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Expertise in teaching French

Expertise in teaching German

Commitment to student success

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an skilled and effective Subject Leader for Modern Foreign Languages who can lead an experienced and committed team in a strong academic environment where languages are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced classroom practitioner with the skills and ambition to take on a significant leadership responsibility. We can offer an exceptional working environment where staff, as well as students, thrive.

The successful candidate will be a skilled classroom practitioner with a track record of innovation and achieving excellent outcomes. They will be committed to the success of all our students and to fostering a love of languages. We welcome applications from current curriculum leaders looking for a career move, or from strong candidates seeking to progress to middle leadership.

Subject Specialism

We offer both French and German from Years 7 to 13. The ability of our new Subject Leader to teach either French or German to A Level is essential and the ability to teach the other language to at least Key Stage 3 is advantageous. The Subject Leader is supported by an Assistant Subject Leader in the leadership of the department. Our planned staffing structure ensures that the two colleagues with leadership responsibilities comprise one specialist in French and one in German. Our current Assistant Subject Leader is a German specialist, and therefore external applicants should have the ability to teach French to A Level.

About Langley Grammar School

Langley Grammar School is a co‑educational 11‑18 selective school with academy status, located within easy reach of Langley station and the M4. We have approximately 1,280 students, over 370 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily over‑subscribed and draws students from a wide geographical area and a range of backgrounds. Alongside promoting excellent academic outcomes, our ethos supports students to become confident, well‑rounded, independent, creative, responsible, and caring. Our students are capable, hardworking, and a delight to teach. We are a National Teaching School with a record of nationally recognised innovative practice and an Apple Distinguished School in recognition of our leading‑edge use of technology for learning. In recent years, major building programmes have included the construction of excellent sports facilities, a distinctive Sixth Form Centre, new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, ICT suites, and communal areas. The school was last inspected in 2021 by Ofsted and was graded outstanding in all categories.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application Process

Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school or can be downloaded from the staff vacancies page of our website at Langley Grammar School – Home. Applications should be returned by midday on Wednesday 7 January 2026 to Mrs De Cheyne, Head's PA, at [e-mail]. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date.