Head of Languages

We are now looking to recruit a dedicated and hardworking Head of Languages from September 2025. This is a part time role which will involve overseeing the running of the Languages Department as well as a teaching commitment of French to Upper Key Stage 2 and French and Latin to Key Stage 3.

Key Responsibilities -

To teach French and Latin lessons to Key Stage 3 pupils and French to upper Key Stage 2

To oversee the running of the department in line with school policy

To provide support and advice to members of the department and instill the aims and objectives of the department and the school

To manage the Languages curriculum throughout the school, including the development and monitoring of LTPs and MTPs within the department

Contribute to raising standards of attainment by preparing and teaching stimulating lessons of a high standard and according to pupils’ needs

Follow programmes of study, carrying out necessary assessments, keeping required records and monitoring pupils in accordance with agreed department and school policies

Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to develop self-esteem and interpersonal skills.

Review, monitor and evaluate own practice, ensuring that teaching is academically rigorous, innovative and creative and provide feedback to the SLT.

Contribute to and enrich the extra-curricular programme.

Follow all codes of practice in relation to the school’s Behaviour, Discipline and Exclusion policy and pastoral care ethos.

Ensure the well-being of all pupils by following health and safety regulations including the reporting of accidents.

Organise and lead the school’s overseas educational visit, liaising with SLT and EVC.

Prepare school reports and reports for external agencies as requested by the Head or SLT.

Keep informed of current developments within the relevant subject curriculum.

To manage the departmental budget

To manage department resources

To lead departmental evaluations and contribute to whole school evaluation and development planning

To attend HOD meetings

To assist in the induction of new members of staff within the department

To perform any reasonable task at the request of the Head.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have -

Qualifications – 

•   Teacher qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status

•   Honours degree in a relevant subject

Experience – 

•   Experience of teaching pupils in this age range

•   An understanding of the public school examination system 

•   Experience of working in the independent sector would be beneficial

•   The ability to offer another teaching subject would also be an advantage

Skills – 

•   Use an appropriate range of teaching and learning strategies

•   A confident and competent user of IT

•   Good organisational skills

•   Good interpersonal skills/effective communicator

Knowledge – 

•   Subject knowledge sufficient to challenge able students and achieve high outcomes

•   A good understanding of curricular developments

Personal competencies & Qualities - 

•   A strong commitment to effective learning and teaching

•   Determination to ensure that every pupil fulfils their potential at whatever level

•   To be prepared to enter fully and whole-heartedly into the life of the school 

•   Evidence of being a strong team member

•   Enthusiasm and a positive outlook

•   Positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning

•   To understand the importance of providing equal opportunities with regard to the religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background of all children