The opportunity:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high performing and well established Modern Foreign Languages Faculty, working with committed colleagues and highly motivated students across French, German and Spanish. Applications will be considered for either full time working or 0.8FTE.

As Head of MFL, you will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of languages across the school, leading curriculum development, driving high standards in teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent outcomes for students at all key stages.

You will work closely with Heads of Department and senior leaders to further develop a coherent and ambitious curriculum, support professional growth across the faculty and foster a collaborative culture rooted in high expectations and continual improvement. The role provides significant scope for leadership, innovation and influence, including opportunities to shape assessment practices, develop teaching expertise across the team and contribute to whole school priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and reflective leader who is passionate about languages and keen to make a lasting impact within a thriving and supportive school community.

What we offer:

You will be supported by a culture of continuous learning, high expectations, and genuine care for both staff and students. Staff are supported to thrive through high-quality development, cross-Trust networks, and streamlined operations that reduce workload and stress.  Students display enthusiasm for learning, show curiosity, and demonstrate excellent behaviour, contributing to a highly positive learning environment.

Our commitment to you:

Staff are our most valued asset and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. We pride ourselves with the supportive and inclusive nature of the school and ensure that we foster a friendly working environment. A recent staff survey stated that staff do not feel pressured to work long hours and staff are consulted about changes at work.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

This looks at what the successful candidate will be doing if they secure the role

The successful candidate will:

·        Good Honours Degree, PGCE / QTS 

·        Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post 

·        Ability to identify own professional development needs 

·        Experience Successful teaching of MFL across all Key Stage

·        Planning of lessons / schemes of work in line with the demands of an examination syllabus

·        Evidence of raising student attainment in subject

·        Assessment of students across all Key Stages

·        Contribution to extra-curricular activities

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 22 June 2026
  
• Start Date: January 2027 or sooner if possible
  

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.