Job description
Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – Inspire Global Learning
Are you a skilled and passionate MFL teacher with the ambition to lead? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Modern Foreign Languages to join our secondary school and drive forward a dynamic, high-achieving department that inspires students to explore and engage with global cultures through language.
Position: Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Location: Braintree
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role:
You will lead and develop our MFL department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning in languages such as French and Spanish (or others offered at the school). You will inspire a love of languages, raise attainment, and equip students with the linguistic and cultural skills they need in an interconnected world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the MFL department across all key stages
- Design and implement an engaging and progressive MFL curriculum
- Support and develop a team of dedicated language teachers
- Track student progress and drive strategies to raise achievement
- Promote international awareness and cultural enrichment across the school
- Contribute to wider school leadership and improvement initiatives
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong subject knowledge in at least one language (French, Spanish, or other)
- Successful experience teaching MFL across KS3–KS4 (KS5 desirable)
- Proven leadership experience or clear leadership potential
- A creative and strategic approach to curriculum and departmental development
- The ability to inspire both students and staff
- A passion for languages and cultural education
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Here at GSL we support your professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!