Head of MFL

PRINCES RISBOROUGH SCHOOL

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as a

Head of MFL

Start date – September 2023

Permanent, Full time

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR

The position

We’re looking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Modern Foreign Languages who can inspire our exceptional students and drive them forward to achieve even better results.

You will need to have a strong subject knowledge and be able to teach students of all abilities and ages. As well as this you will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills, and have the enthusiasm and energy to join a high performing team striving for excellence.

This role would suit a candidate who already has leadership experience. Candidates must show a keen knowledge of MFL curriculum intent and implementation. 

This role includes the line management of the teachers in the department, the strategic development of the subject area and the continued improvement of student’s attainment in the subject from KS3 to KS5. This role also requires a post holder who is passionate about developing the schools CPD offer and the fostering of a school based research culture. We also believe that parents are a key group that would benefit from regular academic information to ensure they understand the way and the information their child is learning.  

The school

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

Located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, we are a school that offers a rich, positive and supportive learning environment. Princes Risborough School was judged as "good" in all categories by Ofsted in November 2022.

We have no age or experience profile in mind.

 ‘The school is a calm, orderly place. In lessons, pupils are engaged and concentrate well. They benefit from teachers’ high levels of expertise. One pupil, reflecting the views of many, described the school as, ‘a community where everyone is treated as an individual’.’ Ofsted November 2022

The Insignis Academy Trust and Princes Risborough School operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th February 2023 12 Noon

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Please click on the link for further details:

https://www.insignis.org.uk/Vacancies/