Jobs in Carlisle, United Kingdom

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS A TRUST WIDE ROLE AT GLF SCHOOLS AND IS NOT SOLELY FOR AUREUS SCHOOL

Your Opportunity

Are you an experienced and passionate MFL educator ready to make a Trust-wide impact? GLF Schools is seeking a dynamic Secondary MFL Improvement Lead to drive excellence across our eight secondary schools. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of MFL education, working collaboratively with senior leaders and subject specialists to raise standards, enhance curriculum design, and support professional development.

As part of our School Support Team, you will lead the strategic development of MFL, ensuring ambitious outcomes for all students. You’ll have the chance to influence curriculum coherence, assessment strategies, and teaching quality, while building capacity through coaching, mentoring, and network leadership. This role offers a blend of autonomy, collaboration, and innovation—perfect for someone ready to take the next step in system leadership.

Please note that this role will be remote, with frequent travel to the secondary schools within GLF (Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire).

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated MFL professional who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Secondary MFL and is a fluent speaker of French or Spanish
• Has a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students across Key Stages 3–5
• Demonstrates deep subject knowledge, strong pedagogical understanding, and the ability to lead curriculum development
• Is confident in using data to inform planning and drive improvement
• Has experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues to improve classroom practice
• Is proactive, reflective, and solution-focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can work independently and collaboratively, influencing and inspiring others
• Experience in system leadership or school-to-school support is desirable, as is an understanding of MFL developments at Key Stage 2.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying

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 16,000 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

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

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

The Details

Start Date: 1st January 2026 (or sooner)

Salary: L11-L15

Contract type: Full time and permanent

Close date: 22nd October 9am

Interview date: 24th October