Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Location: Brentwood, Essex

Salary: £41,075 - £52,490 (M4 - UPS3) Full Time Permanent September 2026 Start

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MFL department across KS3-KS5
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
• Support and develop departmental staff through coaching and mentoring
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise attainment
• Lead curriculum development and ensure an engaging, inclusive learning experience
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities, trips and extracurricular activities
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive departmental improvement

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have strong experience teaching MFL at secondary level
• Demonstrate successful leadership or middle leadership experience
• Be passionate about languages and student achievement
• Have excellent communication, organisation and team leadership skills
• Be committed to maintaining high expectations and an inclusive learning environment

What the School Offers

• Outstanding facilities and well resourced classrooms
• A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
• Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A collaborative and highly professional staff culture
• Motivated students and strong behaviour across the school
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact within a successful department

All staff and volunteers are expected to share the commitment to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.