Head of MFL 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a + Outer London 

Start date: September 2026

 We are looking to appoint a high-calibre leader for our outstanding MFL department with the ability to teach GCSE Spanish.

 As a dynamic Head of MFL, you will enthuse students through the provision of high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging all students to develop their potential to the full.  The successful candidate will be a leader who is passionate about all aspects of MFL with a drive to make a difference and maintain our high standards in the department.    

 You will inherit a fantastic team of modern linguists, who, as a group, have the teaching skills needed to drive this department to even greater success.  

Our GCSE results last year were strong with an estimated whole school Progress 8 of + 0.9. 

Percentages for French 9-5 and 9-4 were well above local and national averages.

We are committed to appointing a candidate who will fit well with our staff body and one who will promote the whole school ethos. The candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner and be able to demonstrate that s/he can play a leadership role across the school. 

If you are confident that you can rise to these challenges, we would encourage you to arrange a visit to the school or a conversation with our Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers Curriculum to find out more about the role and the school.  Please feel free to contact the school on 0203 195 5444. 

To learn more about what it is like to work at our school, please click here. If you are confident you can rise to these challenges, we would welcome your application.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11 May 2026 but we will be reviewing applications as they are received so we encourage early application.

Interviews will be held immediately after candidates are shortlisted. However, we may contact applicants regarding interviews prior to this date.