Holmer Green is a popular 11 to 18 school with 1250 students (200+ in the Sixth Form) and is expanding. The school has a range of newly built modern facilities which now a include purpose built English and Maths block, new cafeteria and fitness suite.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity to lead in an aspirational Modern Foreign Languages Department which delivers French and Spanish across the Key Stages. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Modern Foreign Languages who is enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated.   We are looking for an excellent teacher who is ambitious for all our students, is passionate about modern foreign languages and who would welcome the chance to flourish in an excellent area.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a high performing MFL teacher to take a step into the role of Head of Department and lead on subject initiatives.  The successful candidate will be able to support and challenge colleagues through line management, performance management, mentoring and coaching, along with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues.  They will have extensive proven teaching experience and a track record of leading pupils to achieve exceptional results.

 We offer you:

• Supportive Culture: We value collaboration, professional growth, and wellbeing. Our staff benefit from strong coaching and a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
• Professional Development: We invest in your future with tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and access to the latest teaching strategies.
• Innovative Approach: Our curriculum is dynamic and designed to inspire curiosity and achievement. We encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.
• Community Spirit: Holmer Green Senior School is more than a workplace: it’s a community. We work closely with families and celebrate the success of every student.
• Excellent Facilities: Modern classrooms, specialist resources, and a commitment to technology-enhanced learning

We offer 8 staff training days (not the 5 you find in most schools), a two-week October half term and professional development of a high standard.  We take our staff well-being seriously and offer weekly activities, like team sports and a brand new fitness suite.

If you are committed to making a difference and want to join a school that values hard work, kindness, and passion for education, we would love to hear from you.

The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate become available.

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks.   As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview