Job title: Head of MFL
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Kingston upon Thames, London
Job published: 23-04-2024
Job ID: 59638

Job Description

Head of MFL | September 2024 | Merton

 

Are you an experienced and passionate linguist with a flair for leadership? We are looking to recruit a dedicated Head of MFL to oversee the delivery of high-quality language education at a high-performing Secondary School in London. French and Spanish specialists can be considered.

 

Why join this school as their new Head of MFL?

  • Teachers Main/Upper Pay Range [£36,745 - £56,959 per annum], plus TLR 2C (£7,847)
  • Outcomes at the Academy at Key Stage 4 are in the top 9% of all schools nationally with a Progress 8 Score of +0.66 in 2023.
  • At Key Stage 5, an impressive 60% of all A Levels were awarded A*-B grades with 30% of students securing a place at a Russell Group University
  • The Modern Languages Department is a dynamic, vibrant, and enthusiastic team of dedicated teachers who are committed to delivering consistently outstanding lessons to all our students.
  • All members of the Department are language specialists who teach across the age and ability range and overall, the department always sets high standards across lessons.
  • There is a strong team spirit within the department and a culture of sharing ideas and team-planning.  
  • The MFL department strives to ensure that our curriculum is challenging and inspiring for all students.
  • They offer weekly after school Korean and Portuguese classes for native and non-native learners.
  • The department also offers several educational day trips as well as residential trips.
  • Outcomes within the department are in the top 10% of all schools in the country for Progress 8.

 

Head of MFL: Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the MFL department, overseeing the delivery of high-quality language education.
  • Develop and implement an engaging and rigorous curriculum that meets the needs of all students and promotes fluency in multiple languages.
  • Provide leadership and support to MFL teachers, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Monitor student progress and attainment in MFL subjects, implementing strategies to support student achievement and progress.
  • Coordinate extracurricular language activities and initiatives to enrich students' language learning experiences.

 

If you're a dynamic and experienced MFL teacher with a passion for languages and a desire to lead and inspire others, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity. Apply today and take the opportunity to join a fantastic school community and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of language education.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Head of MFL role in Merton. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Head of MFL role.

 

Head of MFL | September 2024 | Merton

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