Head of MFL

The Cumberland School is a large and popular community school in East London. We would like to appoint someone who is passionate about their subject and has experience of teaching both French and Spanish to GCSE. Ideally, you will also have a track record of improvement and some experience of managing staff. You will  be ambitious  to progress to the next stage in your career as head of department. 

As Head of MFL you will will leading a busy and dynamic department who are focused on working collaboratively to ensure that students make excellent progress across key stages 3 and 4.

We offer excellent staff support and leadership development, good career progression opportunities and a friendly and dedicated approach to school leadership.  

We are a forward-thinking school that has dispensed with formal lesson observations, retrospective book marking and written student exam reports whilst maintaining very high standards of care and outcomes. Behaviour is good and the students are keen to progress and are used to working hard.

We prefer candidates who are organised, friendly, and who possess a positive work ethic. Having a few good ideas is always welcome.

If you join us you will be part of a structured, committed and hardworking team that will look after you and help you progress in your career.

Please visit our website www.cumberlandcst.org/vacancies for more information. Your application is a direct application to the Community Schools Trust (CST). 

Simon Elliott - CEO, Community Schools Trust

Omar Deria - Head of School, The Cumberland School CST

Employer: Community Schools Trust

Closing Date:  Monday 30 March 2020

Location: The Cumberland School, London E13 

Interviews will take place: Friday 3 April 2020

The Community Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow the government's Safer Recruiting Guidelines and all appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.