Head of Languages

Trivandrum International School; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivandrum International School is seeking an experienced Head of Foreign Languages to lead the department and drive high-quality language instruction in IB DP French or Spanish. The role requires a strong vision for curriculum development and a supportive learning environment for students and faculty.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Foreign Languages or Education, 5+ years of language teaching experience in IBDP, and proven leadership abilities to foster collaboration and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Foreign Languages, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching IBDP French or Spanish with at least 5 years in language instruction.
• Leadership experience in an educational setting with collaborative team-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Foreign Languages department, focusing on curriculum development and implementation.
• Teach IB DP French or Spanish, covering reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Mentor and support language teachers to strengthen teaching practice and promote effective language instruction.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum for all languages, aligned with IBDP and Cambridge standards.
• Evaluate student progress through assessments and provide targeted feedback and support for improvement.
• Organise events that celebrate and promote foreign languages and cultures within the school community.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate language learning across the curriculum and foster interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

IBDP language instruction

Leadership experience

Curriculum understanding

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Foreign Languages or Education

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Foreign Languages who is passionate about language education. The ideal candidate will be an experienced IBDP French or Spanish teacher with a strong vision for advancing our language programs. This individual will lead the department, ensure high-quality instruction, and cultivate a supportive learning environment for both students and faculty.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Foreign Languages department, with a focus on curriculum development and implementation
• Teach IB DP French or Spanish (according to the candidate’s expertise), covering reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents
• Mentor and support language teachers to strengthen teaching practice and promote effective language instruction
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum for all languages, aligned with IBDP and Cambridge standards
• Evaluate student progress through assessments, providing targeted feedback and support for improvement
• Organise events that celebrate and promote foreign languages and cultures within the school community
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate language learning across the curriculum and foster interdisciplinary projects

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Foreign Languages, Education, or a related field
• Proven experience teaching IBDP French or Spanish, with a minimum of 5 years in language instruction
• Leadership experience in an educational setting, with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment
• Strong understanding of the IBDP curriculum and assessment methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire students and staff