This is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the Modern Foreign Languages department at Kingsway Park High School, driving a culture of high expectations, strong outcomes and a genuine love of languages across the school community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of MFL across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring students experience an ambitious, engaging and inclusive curriculum that supports both academic success and cultural understanding.

Our MFL department is a well-established and collaborative team with strong outcomes, a shared approach to planning and a commitment to innovative pedagogy. Students study either French or Spanish, with increasing curriculum time across Key Stage 3 and strong progression pathways into Key Stage 4 and beyond. As part of the wider Altus Education Partnership, the department benefits from close links with Rochdale Sixth Form College and support from the Trust Languages Co-ordinator.

Kingsway Park High School is a richly diverse and multilingual community, with over 25 spoken languages represented across the school. We are proud to celebrate this diversity and support many students to achieve qualifications in their home languages alongside their mainstream studies.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of the MFL department

·       Drive high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4

·       Develop and oversee an ambitious, engaging and inclusive MFL curriculum

·       Monitor student progress and use assessment information to inform improvement strategies

·       Lead, support and develop colleagues within the department

·       Promote positive attitudes towards language learning and increase the profile of MFL across the school

·       Work collaboratively with wider school teams, families and external partners

·       Support curriculum innovation, enrichment opportunities and wider cultural experiences

·       Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and student achievement

What We Are Looking For

•       Qualified Teacher Status

•       A strong subject knowledge in either French or Spanish

•       Experience teaching MFL successfully across Key Stages 3 and 4

•       A passion for languages and inclusive education

•       Experience leading or supporting curriculum development and improvement

•       Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

•       A reflective and ambitious practitioner committed to achieving the best outcomes for students

•       Someone who can inspire both students and colleagues through high expectations and a collaborative approach

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?

•       Opportunity to lead a successful and well-established MFL department

•       A diverse, inclusive and ambitious school community

•       Strong collaboration across the wider Altus Education Partnership

•       Commitment to staff development and leadership progression

•       Excellent facilities and a supportive working environment

•       Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and futures of young people

How to apply

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.