Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)

Required for January 2022

This is your opportunity to join a very successful MFL department and lead the next phase of improvement. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners.  Developing a curriculum that engages and challenges every student will be the top priority. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional, an excellent classroom practitioner and have proven leadership skills.  

Our community school has a collegial and welcoming atmosphere for students and teachers alike. The school ethos is underpinned by our 4BEs and we expect all members of staff to model a high standard of professionalism. We have high expectations of every student and believe in their potential. You will benefit from an excellent CPD programme and leadership development. 

We want a candidate with real ambition, determination and passion for enhancing the life chances of the students we proudly serve. 

We Offer: 

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all level 
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded 
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all 
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

We are looking for professionals with: 

• Experience of teaching languages across the key stages as it is our intention to offer languages at Key Stage 5.  
• A track record of successful student outcomes at KS4 and KS5  
• The ability to lead and motivate staff  
• A thorough understanding of the National Curriculum. 

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Modern Foreign Languages Faculty at Langdon Park School, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Langdon Park School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked. 

Please apply via the TES online. Should you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the School Business Manager Mrs Meinicke by telephone: 0207 987 4811 or email: hr@langdonpark.org

Deadline: 11th October 2021 - 12pm

Interviews: 13th and 14th October 2021