Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and further develop a thriving, MFL department within our academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher and aspiring or established middle leader to make a significant impact in shaping language learning, championing high standards, inclusion, and cultural enrichment.
About MFL at Oasis Academy Mayfield
We have established a firm foundation valuing the importance of Language. All students currently study French as core from Year Y7-11 and we are excited to work with the successful applicant to move the department forward and shape the future of languages at Mayfield.
As Head of MFL, you will:
• Lead, manage and inspire the MFL department
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning in KS3-KS4
• Develop and embed a rigorous, inclusive and engaging MFL curriculum
• Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps
• Promote languages through enrichment, extra-curricular opportunities and cultural capital
What we're looking for:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience teaching MFL in a secondary school
• Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes
• Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching and intervention
• A track record of excellent teaching and learning and supporting and developing others
• Strong leadership potential and commitment to inclusive practice
Why Oasis Mayfield?
• Improving outcomes and ambition: languages are highly valued as a route to future success and opportunities
• Curriculum influence: as Head of MFL, you will shape language learning across the academy, creating a cohesive and progressive curriculum that builds confidence, fluency and cultural capital over time.
• Supportive leadership and professional growth: you will join a collaborative, values-driven leadership team that prioritises staff development, workload sustainability and shared accountability
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged. We may also conduct interviews ahead of the closing date if we receive an exceptional application.
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.