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Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

The Hollyfield School

Kingston upon Thames

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Salary:
Outer London Main/Upper Pay Range plus TLR1
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2022 or September 2022
Apply by:
31 January 2022

Job overview

Full time, permanent position  

Start date: September 2022

Salary: Outer London Main /Upper Pay Range 

Additional TLR1


We are looking for a well qualified and inspiring Head of MFL to lead this developing department.  This would take effect from September 2022, although a start date of April 2022 would be considered for the right candidate. We currently have a sound take up of both French and Spanish at GCSE and a small number of students study languages at A level. The successful candidate will be able to drive forward further improvement within the faculty so these numbers increase.

Hollyfield is a beautiful school with a thriving sixth form, in the Surbiton area of Outer London.  Excellent transport links enable our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. We are an ambitious school that puts student achievement and wellbeing at its' heart.

Hollyfield is part of the Evert Child, Every Day Multi Academy Trust and we have strong relationships with our Trust partners. In April 2020 we were judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’: ‘School leaders are keen to ensure all pupils achieve their best. Pupils respond well to leaders’ high expectations. There is a distinct sense of community in the school. Pupils grow in confidence and learn to work together well as a result.’ 

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is looking to take the next step in their career.  There is scope within the faculty to implement new ideas and facilitate effective change. Our new Head of MFL will be well supported, nurtured and offered every opportunity to develop by our strong and effective leadership team.  They will be leading a team of five MFL teachers, with dedicated languages classrooms and office space. An ability to teach French to GCSE would be an advantage but is not essential.

This role is ideal for an individual who is committed to inspiring and motivating students and helping them achieve their very best. We want the best people for our roles, so while this is primarily a full time role, we recognise that sometimes those best suited to roles on offer aren’t available full time. Please talk to us about the flexibility you may need.

The successful candidate will meet the following essential criteria:

● QTS;

● a broad base of subject knowledge;

● the ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;

● a track record of success in middle leadership;

● a clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum;

● a clear understanding of successful classroom practice and evidence    

   based teaching;

● employs a range of teaching and learning strategies;

● the ability to work effectively as part of a curriculum team;

● the ability to maintain good classroom behaviour;

● effective interpersonal skills;

● able to demonstrate suitability to work with children and young      

    people.


For further details about our school visit our website. For an informal chat about the post please contact The Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Sutton lsutton@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk who will arrange this with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.  

We would encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found.


The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability. As part of our safer recruitment we will require two references. One of these should be the Headteacher at your present or last school. The other should be someone else from teaching. 



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About The Hollyfield School

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+44 20 8339 4500

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The Hollyfield School is an 11-18 co-educational secondary school.

Hollyfield is a beautiful school set in the Surbiton area of Surrey with excellent transport links to central London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. We are an ambitious school that puts student achievement and wellbeing at its heart. 

We are part of the Every Child, Every Day Multi Academy Trust and in March 2020 we were judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’ and we are working hard to continue to develop our high standards.  


For further information about our school please visit our website

www.hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk

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