Head of Modern Foreign Languages

We are a selective independent school for girls aged 2-16 years, located in the village of Bookham, Surrey and are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages.  This is an amazing opportunity to lead a talented team.

Manor House School is nestled in seventeen acres of magical gardens, woodlands and sports fields that makes our beautiful school a very special place to learn and grow.  Our vision is to always ensure that girls leave Manor House School with the confidence to pursue their dreams and ambitions, with qualities that ensure integrity and kindness and with experiences that foster a better understanding of democratic ideals and responsible citizenship.

The MFL department teaches French from Nursery to year 11, with Spanish being offered from year 5 to year 11 and German from KS3 up to GCSE.  The department is enthusiastic, successful and innovative in its delivery and use of IT and uses the new Pearson activeteach and activlearn resources.

As well as trips to France, Spain and Germany, they take groups to the Love Languages Competition at CLFS, the European Challenge Day at King Edward’s Witley and the Able Linguists Day at Southampton University amongst others.  They also organise Onatti theatre performances, and theatre and cinema trips whenever possible.  The department runs a Love Film Club, a Junior Languages Club, and offer a variety of lunchtime activities.  There is also a well-stocked library with a variety of books and magazines for girls of all ages and abilities.

If you are a strong team player, a good communicator, can work under pressure and be well organised and flexible, Manor House School would be delighted to meet with you.

Please see the application pack for the job description and person specification.

Closing date is 7 April 2017.

For further enquiries please contact ejrose@manorhouseschool.org

Manor House School is an equal opportunities employer.

Manor House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people which all staff share responsibility.   We have an extensive policy on safer recruitment practices which ensures those unsuitable for working with children are identified at the initial stages.  All staff in regulated activity with pupils are subject to the standard pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding the students with regular training and updates when required.