Head of MFL (Part-Time, Permanent – 0.6 FTE) Full-time may be considered for the right candidate Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 (Actual) TLR 2B Contract: Permanent, Part-Time Closing Date: 12th April 2026 Interview Date: w/c 24th April 2026 Positions Available: 1 About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a new and rapidly growing 11–16 secondary school, currently in the early stages of its development. This is a rare opportunity to join a school at a formative point and play a central role in shaping its curriculum and academic identity. The school is seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to lead the creation and development of a high‑quality, knowledge‑rich MFL curriculum. The post is offered on a part‑time basis, with flexibility for full‑time consideration for the right candidate. The Role: Head of MFL As Head of MFL, you will be responsible for building the department from the ground up—designing curriculum, shaping pedagogy, developing resources, and establishing high expectations for language learning. This role would suit an experienced middle leader seeking flexibility, or an ambitious teacher ready to step into departmental leadership within a supportive and ambitious environment. As an early subject leader, you will have significant professional autonomy and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact as the school grows. What You Will Do Lead the development of a coherent, knowledge‑rich MFL curriculum rooted in powerful disciplinary knowledge Shape the long‑term vision, ethos, and identity of MFL within the school Establish exemplary teaching, learning, and assessment practices Build, mentor, and inspire a future MFL team as the school expands Develop high‑quality resources, enrichment opportunities, and cross‑curricular links Ensure MFL is an intellectually ambitious, engaging subject for all learners Support and mentor colleagues as the department grows, developing confident and expert practitioners Demonstrate flexibility in teaching an additional subject during the school’s initial phase, where required What We’re Looking For A passionate linguist with excellent subject knowledge in one or more modern foreign languages Experience designing or delivering a knowledge‑rich MFL curriculum Secure understanding of powerful disciplinary knowledge, including grammar, phonics, vocabulary acquisition, translation, and cultural literacy A reflective, research‑informed practitioner with strong pedagogical expertise Ability to coach, mentor, and develop colleagues effectively Experience teaching high‑quality KS3 and KS4 provision (KS5 experience advantageous as provision expands) Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a growing school environment Ambition to establish high standards and a strong departmental culture from the outset Why This Role Is Exciting Opportunity to design an MFL department from first principles Professional autonomy to shape curriculum and pedagogy Flexible working arrangement with leadership responsibility Significant influence in a developing school Strong opportunities for professional growth as the school expands Chance to build a culture of linguistic confidence, cultural curiosity, and academic ambition Benefits The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays One wellbeing day per year Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill‑health protection Retail and lifestyle discount schemes Complimentary breakfast and lunch when working onsite Payment of required professional memberships 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Healthcare cash plan and access to an online GP Cycle to Work and car lease schemes Extensive training and leadership development opportunities A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working culture All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.