Position:
Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Location:
Essex
Contract Type:
Full-Time Permanent position
Salary:
Depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date:
ASAP
Qualification:
A relevant degree and QTS, proven leadership experience
Randstad Education is seeking a qualified teacher (QTS) with a passion for French and Spanish to lead a secondary school MFL department. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping an innovative curriculum and inspiring a love of languages and culture in both students and staff.
This is a permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.
You can simply email your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will get in touch with you shortly!
Responsibilities:
* Lead the MFL department, managing staff performance and professional development.
* Set the strategic direction for the MFL curriculum (KS3-KS5).
* Be accountable for teaching standards and student attainment.
* Use student data to track progress and drive departmental improvement.
* Manage the departmental budget and resources.
* Lead and develop the extra-curricular and enrichment programme.
* Ensure full departmental compliance with safeguarding and all school policies.
Preferred Skills:
* A degree in French, Spanish, or a related languages field.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Significant experience as a secondary MFL Teacher.
* Proven leadership experience within a school (e.g., Second in Department, Key Stage Lead).
* A strong track record of improving student attainment and exam results in MFL.
* Experience in curriculum design and strategic departmental planning.
* Skill in analysing student data to inform teaching strategies.
Personal Attributes:
* A passionate and inspiring leader with a clear vision for the MFL department.
* Creative and innovative in your approach to curriculum and teaching.
* Dedicated and resilient with a strong commitment to achieving high standards.
* A collaborative team builder who can effectively mentor and develop staff.
* Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Note:
Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch!
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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