Head of Modern Foreign Languages - L1 - L9

William Ellis School is a boys’ school 11 to 16 with a coeducational sixth form, part of the LaSWAP sixth-form consortium, in the London Borough of Camden. We are on an attractive site next to Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London.  Our school population reflects the rich social and cultural diversity in Camden.

“William Ellis School provides pupils with a rounded education that develops them into confident young men. Social inclusion is at the heart of the school’s ethos and culture. The school makes good efforts to nurture all pupils, regardless of their background. Pupils follow an academic curriculum that provides them with a good breadth and depth of knowledge. This serves them well for the next stages in their lives. Lessons are rich in subject content.” Ofsted 2017

Applications are invited for September 2021 for the post of:

Head of Modern Foreign Languages - L1 -  L9

We seek an enthusiastic Head of MFL, to lead the teaching of languages at all key stages.

William Ellis has been a leading school in the teaching of MFL over the years participating in a number of innovative projects. We were previously a specialist language college, working extensively to build links with local primary schools.

You would join a team of well-qualified and established MFL teachers who are highly ambitious for the students. Teaching across the team is excellent demonstrated through student outcomes and high take-up at GCSE and A Level.  MFL subjects are very strongly supported by the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body. Language Leaders is an important feature of our transition work.

The school currently teaches French, German and Spanish to GCSE Level – approximately 90% of students continue with at least one language in Key Stage 4 each year. These languages are also taught at A level across the consortium. A number of students complete qualifications in community languages each year.

The successful candidate will be:

• an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a track record of securing excellent student progress from all starting points;

• confidently able to teach French, and either Spanish or German, to at least GCSE level, and one of these languages to A Level.

• an inspirational and collaborative leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people;

• a caring and principled professional committed to social equity.

• A track record of learning, teaching or promoting of non-European languages, including community languages, would be an advantage.

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date – 10am Wednesday 17th March 2021

Interview – Tuesday 23rd March 2021

William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.